Honda EB2000i, Owner'S Manual

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GENERATOR SAFETY
To alert you to potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide coming
from a generator operating outside or from other sources, install battery
operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide alarms
with battery back-up on every level of the home and outside sleeping
areas, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Electric Shock Hazards
• The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious
shock or electrocution if misused.
• Using a generator or electrical appliance in wet conditions, such as
rain or snow, or near a pool or sprinkler system, or when your hands
are wet, could result in electrocution. Keep the generator dry.
• If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather,
check the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacle, and all
other electrical components on the control panel before each use.
Moisture or ice can cause a malfunction or short circuit in electrical
components that could result in electrocution.
• Do not connect to a building’s electrical system unless an isolation
switch has been installed by a qualified electrician.
Fire and Burn Hazards
• The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.
– Keep the generator at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings
and other equipment during operation.
– Do not enclose the generator in any structure.
– Keep flammable materials away from the generator.
• The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a
while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler
while it is hot. Let the engine cool before storing the generator
indoors.
Refuel With Care
Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode.
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Allow the engine to cool if the generator has been in operation. 
Refuel only outdoors in a well-ventilated area with the engine off.
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Do not refuel during operation.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. 
Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. 
Always store gasoline in an approved container.
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Make sure that any spilled fuel has been wiped up before starting the
engine.
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