OPERATION OF GENERATOR IN RAIN, WET, ICY, OR FLOODED
CONDITIONS.
Water is an excellent conductor of electricity! Water which comes in
contact with electrically charged components can transmit electricity to
the frame and other surfaces, resulting in electrical shock to anyone
contacting them.
Operate generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Make sure
hands are dry before touching unit.
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 over-
heating 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.
IMPROPER CONNECTION OF ITEMS TO GENERATOR.
Exceeding the load capacity of the generator by attaching too many
items, or items with very high load ratings to it could result in overheat-
ing of some items or their attachment wiring resulting in fire or electri-
cal shock. Make sure that the sum total of electrical loads for all attach-
ments does not exceed the load rating of the generator.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FILL THE FUEL TANK WHILE THE ENGINE
IS RUNNING.
Turn engine off and allow it to cool before adding fuel to the tank. Equip
area of operation with a fire extinguisher certified to handle diesel or
fuel fires.
SPARKS, FIRE, HOT OBJECTS
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot objects can cause diesel or diesel
vapors to ignite.
Add fuel to tank in well ventilated area. Make sure there are no sources
of ignition near the generator.
INADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR GENERATOR
Materials placed against or near the generator or operating the
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 generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area a minimum of
four feet from any building, object or wall. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT
INDOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED AREA.
RISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION HAZARD
Operate generator in clean, dry, well ventilated area. Never operate
unit in enclosed areas such as garages, basements, storage, sheds, or
in any location occupied by humans or animals.
Keep children, pets and others away from area of operating unit.
Breathing exhaust fumes will cause serious injury or death.
Diesel
engines produce toxic carbon monoxide exhaust fumes.
OPERATION OF VOLTAGE SENSITIVE APPLIANCES WITHOUT A
VOLTAGE SURGE PROTECTOR.
Any diesel operated household generator will incur voltage variations
causing damage to voltage sensitive appliances or could result in fire.
Always use a U.L./CSA listed voltage sensitive surge protector to
connect voltage sensitive appliances (TV, computer, stereo, etc.).
Failure to use a U.L./CSA listed voltage surge protector will void the
warranty on your generator.
Notice: A multiple outlet strip is not a surge protector. Make sure
you use a U.L./CSA listed voltage surge protector.
BATTERY WARNING
Batteries give off explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes
away. Do not remove or install battery cables when engine is cranking
or running. Only service or use battery in a well-vented area.
WARNING: Battery contains sulfuric acid. Contact with skin or eyes
may cause severe burns. Do not tilt generator with battery installed,
tilting could cause battery acid to spill. Battery acid is poisonous if
swallowed. Wear protective clothing and face shield when servicing.
Keep out of children’s reach. If battery acid gets on your skin, wash with
water. If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush with water at least 15
minutes and call a doctor at once.
USE OF WORN, DAMAGED, UNDERSIZED OR UNGROUNDED
EXTENSION CORDS.
Contact with worn or damaged extension cords could result in
electrocution. Use of undersize extension cords could result in over-
heating of the wires or attached items, resulting in fire.
Use of ungrounded extension cords could prevent operation of circuit
breakers and result in electrical shock.
Inspect extension cords before use and replace with new cord if
required. Use proper size (wire gauge) extension cords for application
as shown below. Always use extension cords having a grounding wire
with an appropriate grounding plug. DO NOT use an ungrounded plug.
An extension cord that is hot to the touch is overloaded. Repair or
replace damaged extension cords immediately.
SPECIFIC
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Cord Length
0-100 FEET
0-100 FEET
Wire Gauge Size
NO.12
NO.10
Amps
Up to 20 Amps.
Up to 30 Amps.
