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SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual is provided for you so that your
generator may be properly, safely and effectively
applied and operated. Please read and understand
all aspects of this manual before operating your
generator set. Please also read and understand the
documentation supplied with this generator
regarding the engine. Keep this documentation in a
safe and accessible place so that reference can be
made as needed. All operators, users and
subsequent owners of this generator must read and
understand all aspects of this documentation before
operation.
SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER
Certain States and Jurisdictions require that engine
driven equipment be fitted with spark arresting mufflers.
Depending on the generator model, spark arresting
mufflers may or may not be fitted. If spark arresting
mufflers are required for your specific local and the
generator muffler is not spark arresting, contact your
local dealer for instructions for a retrofit.
EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
The exhaust emission control system for this generator
complies to the standards set forth by the California Air
Resources Board (CARB) and the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). Warranties for the exhaust
emission system are administered by the respective
engine manufacturers. Refer to the engine
documentation for warranty information.
WARNING
California Proposition 65
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
THIS SYMBOL IS USED THROUGHOUT YOUR
OWNER
’
S MANUAL TO BRING ATTENTION TO
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD ENDANGER YOU
OR OTHERS AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATION.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR WITHIN AN
ENCLOSED AREA. THE EXHAUST GASES OF THIS
GENERATOR EMIT
“
DEADLY
”
CARBON
MONOXIDE. EXPOSURE TO CARBON MONOXIDE CAN
CAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, HEADACHES,
NAUSEA, SEVERE SICKNESS OR DEATH.
DANGER: THIS GENERATOR SET PRODUCES
ELECTRICAL CURRENT. THEREFORE, SAFETY
GUIDELINES MUST BE FOLLOWED. IMPROPER
USE OF THIS GENERATOR CAN RESULT IN
ELECTROCUTION, INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE,
SERVICE OR REPAIR THIS GENERATOR UNLESS FULLY
QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR
IF THE AMBIENT TEMPATURE EXCEEDS
105ºF/41ºC.
SAFETY RULES
DANGER
: This generator set is designed to be
operated in dry conditions and for outdoor areas
only. Never operate this generator indoors.
Never operate this generator in rain, snow, sleet or
generally wet conditions. Damage to the generator, bodily
injury, or death could result from electrocution.
DANGER:
If this generator is connected to a
building, home, business, or any other electrical
circuit normally fed by utility power, steps must
be taken to insure the generator output and the utility
power are positively isolated. Failure to isolate the utility
and generator electrical systems will result in generator
damage and could result in injury or death to utility
workers due to the backfeed of electricity.
CAUTION
: Do not exceed the rated capacity of
the generator. The total electrical loads at each
outlet must be added to determine the total
electrical load. The total load must not exceed the rated
capacity of the generator. If the driven apparatus does not
list wattage, but only amperage, wattage may be
determined by multiplying amperage times voltage (watts
= amps X volts).
CAUTION:
Do not tamper with the engine-
governed speed. The generator operates at a
nominal speed of 3600 rpm. Increases in speed
over the 3600 rpm nominal will increase the chance of
personal injury due to rotational stresses on the rotating
members. Operation of the generator at speeds below the
nominal 3600 rpm could cause damage to the generator
or driven apparatus due to low voltage output.
CAUTION:
Do not modify or misapply your
generator set. Operation of the generator other
than intended, could result in generator set
damage, bodily injury or even death from electrocution.
