Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation (cont’d)
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Hot muffler
. Never touch hot muffler, hot exhaust manifold, or engine cooling fins. Exhaust and engine parts
can be very hot and will burn you.
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Moving parts
. Keep hands, feet, and apparel away from drive belts, fans, and other moving parts. Never
remove any drive belt or fan guard while the unit is operating.
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Refueling
. DO NOT refuel the engine until it has cooled at least two minutes.
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Malfunction during operation.
Immediately turn off the generator if any of the following conditions arise
during operation:
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Excessive change in engine speed, slow or fast
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Overheating in load connecting devices
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Sparking or arcs from generator
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Loss of electrical output
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Receptacle damage
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Engine misfire
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Excessive vibration
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Flame or smoke
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Abnormal noise
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Adjusting / repairing
. Always turn off generator and remove spark plug(s) or spark plug wire(s) before
working on the generator to prevent accidental starting.
Safety – After use
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Cool engine before storing.
Let engine cool for at least five minutes before storing. A hot engine can be a
fire hazard.
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Shut off fuel supply.
Make sure gasoline shut-off valve is in the OFF position.
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Prevent accidental starting.
When generator is not in use, remove key from starter (key start engines) and
secure in a safe location, or remove spark plug(s) in order to ensure that generator cannot be started in a
storage location or by untrained persons.
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Storage location.
Store the generator in a dry location away from sources of heat, open flames, sparks or
pilot lights – such as water heaters, space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, or other gas appliances – EVEN IF
the generator’s gas tank is empty. Residual gasoline could ignite.
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Exercise regularly.
Exercise generator every four weeks to dry out moisture that accumulates in the
windings. If generator cannot be exercised on a regular basis, prepare generator for long term storage.
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Periodic maintenance.
Perform periodic maintenance as directed in this manual to keep the generator in safe
working condition.
Safety - Inspection/Maintenance
Inspect and maintain your generator on a regular basis and repair as needed to keep it in safe working condition:
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Turn off generator
. Always turn off generator and remove spark plug(s) or spark plug wire(s) before
working on the engine or generator to prevent accidental starting.
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Discharge capacitor.
When the generator is shut down, the capacitor may maintain a charge. Always
discharge the capacitor before working on the generator head to prevent electrical shock.
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Replace guards / shields.
Make sure all guards and shields are replaced after servicing the generator.
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Replacement parts.
If a part needs replacement, only use parts that meet the manufacturer’s specifications.
Replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the
generator and will void the warranty.
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