GT POWER GT3500SE, Operating Instructions Manual

Page: 5 / 28

4. 5. www.gtpower.co.nz
www.gtpower.co.nz
GT3500SE
When Starting Equipment
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and
air cleaner are in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug
removed.
When Operating Equipment
• DO NOT operate this product inside any
building, carport, porch, mobile equipment,
marine applications or enclosure.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle
which causes fuel to spill.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke
control to “OFF” position.
When Transporting or Repairing
Equipment
• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank
EMPTY or with fuel valve OFF.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle
which cause fuel to spill.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
When Storing Fuel or
Equipment with Fuel in Tank
• Store away from furnaces, stoves,
water heaters, clothes dryers, or other
appliances that have light or other ignition
source because they could ignite fuel
vapours.
WARNING: Generator voltage
could cause electrical shock or burn
resulting in death or serious injury.
• Use approved transfer equipment to
prevent back feed by isolating generator
from electric utility workers.
• When using generator for backup power,
notify utility company.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter in any
damp or highly conductive area, such as
metal decking or steel work.
• DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
• DO NOT use generator with electrical
cords which are worn, frayed, bare or
otherwise damaged.
• DO NOT operate generator in the rain or
wet weather.
• DO NOT handle generator or electrical
cords while standing in water, while bare-
foot, or while hands or feet are wet.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or
children to operate or service generator.
WARNING:
Exhaust heat/gases could
ignite combustibles, structures or dam-
age fuel tank causing a fire, resulting
in death, serious injury and/or property
damage. Contact with muffler area
could cause burns resulting in serious
injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot
exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5m) of clearance
on all sides of generator including overhead.
CAUTION: Excessively high operating
speeds could result in minor injury and/
or generator damage. Excessively low
speeds impose a heavy load.
• DO NOT tamper with governor spring,
links or other parts to increase engine
speeds. Generator supplies correct rated
frequency and voltage when running at
governed speed.
WARNING: Unintentional sparking
could cause fire or electric shock
resulting in death or serious injury.