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GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES
Please familiarize yourself with the following safety symbols and words:
The safety alert symbol
is used with one of the safety words (
DANGER, WARNING,
or
CAUTION
) to alert user to hazards. Please pay attention to these hazard notices both in this manual
and on the generator.
DANGER
: Indicates a hazard that will result in serious injury or death if instructions are not followed.
WARNING
: Indicates a strong possibility of causing serious injury or death if instructions are not
followed.
CAUTION
: Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not
followed.
DANGER: POISONOUS GAS. Generators give off carbon monoxide, a
poisonous gas that can kill you quickly. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it.
ONLY run generator outdoors and away from air intakes, open windows,
and garages.
Never use inside homes, garages, or sheds, EVEN IF you run a fan or open
doors and windows.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the generator, shut it off and get
to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide
poisoning.
WARNING
:
The exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
:
This generator may emit highly flammable and explosive gasoline
vapors, which can cause severe burns or even death. A nearby open flame can lead
to explosion even if not directly in contact with gas.
Do not operate near open flame.
Do not smoke near generator.
Always operate on a firm, level surface.
Always turn generator off before refueling. Allow generator to cool for at
least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
Do not overfill gas tank. Gas may expand during operation. Do not fill to
the top of the tank.
Always check for spilled gas before operating.
Empty gasoline tank before storing or transporting the generator.
Before transporting, turn fuel valve to off and disconnect spark plug.
