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ITEM 57509
SAFETY
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Set Up
Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND FIRE: Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed.
Operation of this generator may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required.
The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire
prevention requirements.
At high altitudes, the engine’s carburetor, governor, and any other parts that control the fuel-air ratio
will need to be adjusted by a qualified mechanic to allow efficient high-altitude use and
to prevent damage to the engine and any other devices used with this product.
Grounding
1. The Generator must be properly grounded
in accordance with all relevant electrical
codes and standards before operation.
Have the unit grounded by a qualified electrician
if you are not qualified to do so.
2. To ground the Generator, connect a #4 AWG
grounding wire (not included) from the Grounding
Terminal on the Control Panel to a grounding rod
(not included). The grounding rod must be an
earth-driven copper or brass rod (electrode)
which can adequately ground the Generator.
3. Refer to local regulations for
ground source information.