Power Fist 8142564, Owner'S Manual

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Gasoline and Oil
This product requires oil and fuel. Attempting to start the engine without oil will ruin the engine and void the
warranty. Work in well ventilated areas. Keep cigarettes, flames or sparks away from the work area or where
gasoline is stored.
WARNING! GASOLINE IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND IS EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN
CONDITIONS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable and potentially explosive. Use proper fuel storage and handling
procedures. Always have multiple class ABC fire extinguishers nearby.
• Keep the generator and surrounding area clean at all times.
• Fuel or oil spills must be cleaned up immediately. Dispose of fluids and cleaning materials as per any local, state,
or federal codes and regulations. Store oily rags in a covered metal container.
• Never store fuel or other flammable materials near the generator.
General Precautions
WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR
DEATH.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN ALSO RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE
TOOL AND/OR THE ITEM YOU ARE WORKING ON.
• Do not smoke, or allow sparks, flames or other sources of ignition around the engine and fuel tank. Fuel vapors
are explosive.
• Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts and connections to
avoid sparking or arcing. These events could ignite fumes or vapors.
• Do not refill the fuel tank while the engine is running or while the engine is still hot. Do not operate the
generator with known leaks in the fuel system
• Excessive buildup of unburned fuel gases in the exhaust system can create a potentially explosive condition. This
buildup can occur after repeated failed start attempts, valve testing, or hot engine shutdown. If this occurs, open
exhaust system drain plugs, if equipped, and allow the gases to dissipate before attempting to restart the
generator.
• Use only engine manufacturer recommended fuel and oil.
Hot Components
WARNING! ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM PARTS BECOME VERY HOT AND REMAIN HOT FOR
SOME TIME AFTER THE ENGINE IS RUN. WEAR INSULATED GLOVES OR WAIT UNTIL
THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM HAVE COOLED BEFORE HANDLING THESE
PARTS.
Power Output
This generator is not designed to power sensitive electronic equipment (including computers and medical devices)
without the addition of an approved line conditioner, which is sold separately.
CAUTION: ATTEMPTING TO POWER SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE USE OF
AN APPROVED LINE CONDITIONER MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.