Porter-Cable BSV750, Instruction Manual

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6 — ENG
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF FIRE
HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Attempting to fill the fuel tank while
the engine is running.
Sparks, fire, hot objects
Improper storage of fuel
Inadequate ventilation for genera-
tor
Tampering with factory set engine
speed settings.
Overfilling the fuel tank – fuel spill-
age.
Gasoline and gasoline vapors can
become ignited by coming in contact
with hot components such as the
muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from
an electrical spark.
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot
objects can cause gasoline or gaso-
line vapors to ignite.
Improperly stored fuel could lead to ac-
cidental ignition. Fuel improperly se-
cured could get into the hands of chil-
dren or other unqualified persons.
Materials placed against or near the
generator or operating the generator in
areas where the temperature exceeds
104° F. ambient (such as storage rooms
or garages) can interfere with its prop-
er ventilation features causing over-
heating and possible ignition of the
materials or buildings.
Engine speed has been factory set to
provide safe operation. Tampering with
the engine speed adjustment could re-
sult in overheating of attachments and
could cause a fire.
Spilled fuel and its vapors can become
ignited from hot surfaces or sparks.
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
gasoline or fuel fires.
Add fuel to tank in well ventilated
area. Make sure there are no
sources of ignition near the gener-
ator.
Store fuel in a OSHA approved
container designed to hold
gasoline. Store container in secure
location to prevent use by others.
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.
Never attempt to “speed-up” the
engine to obtain more perfor-
mance. Both the output voltage
and frequency will be thrown out of
standard by this practice,
endangering attachments and the
user.
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 generator
away from refueling area or any
spillage before starting engine.
Allow for fuel expansion. Keep
maximum fuel level 1/2 inch below
the tip of the fuel tank. Never
refuel with the engine running.