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gases, or from an electrical
spark.
fire extinguisher certified
to handle fuel fires.
Sparks, fire or hot objects.
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or
other hot objects can cause
fuel or fuel vapors to ignite.
Add fuel to tank in well
ventilated area. Make
sure there are no sources
of ignition near the
generator.
Tampering with factory
set engine speed settings.
Engine speed has been
factory set to provide safe
operation. Tampering with
the
engine
speed
adjustment could result in
overheating of attachments
and could cause a fire.
Never attempt to “speed
-
up” the engine to obtain
more performance. Both
the output voltage and
frequency will be thrown
out of standard by this
practice,
endangering
attachments
and the
user.
Inadequate ventilation for
the inverter generator.
Materials placed against or
near the inverter generator
or operating the inverter
generator in areas where
the temperature exceeds
40° C. ambient (such as
storage rooms or garages)
can interfere with its proper
ventilation features causing
overheating and possible
ignition of the materials or
buildings.
Operate
the
inverter
generator in a clean, dry,
well ventilated area.
DO NOT OPERATE THE
INVERTER
GENERATOR
INDOORS OR IN ANY
CONFINED AREA.
Overfilling the fuel tank -
fuel spillage.
Spilled fuel and its vapors
can become ignited from
hot surfaces or sparks.
Use care in filling the tank
to avoid spilling fuel.
Make sure fuel cap is
secured tightly and check
engine for fuel leaks
before starting engine.
Move
the
inverter
generator away from
refueling area or any
spillage before starting
engine. Allow for fuel
expansion. Never refuel
with the engine running.
