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are open; avoid areas where
vapors may be trapped, such as
pits, garages, cellars, excavations
and boat bilges.
DANGER - CARBON MONOXIDE
HAZARD: The engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, a
poisonous, odorless, invisible gas
which, if breathed, may cause
death or serious personal injury.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy or
weak while using the generator,
shut it off and get to fresh air
right away; you may have carbon
monoxide poisoning.
b. Good ventilation for cooling. Air
flow and temperatures are
important for air cooled units.
Temperatures should not exceed
104º'ba F ambient (40º'ba C).
c. Refuel the generator in a well
lighted area. Avoid fuel spills and
never refuel while the generator
is running. Allow engine to cool for
two minutes prior to refueling.
d. Do not refuel near open flames,
pilot lights, or sparking electrical
equipment such as power tools,
welders, and grinders.
e. The muffler and air cleaner must
be installed and in good condition
at all times as they function as
flame arresters if backfiring occurs.
f.
Do not smoke near the generator.
15. Ensure that generator is properly
grounded. (See “Grounding the generator”
section in this manual.)
16. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or
anything that may be caught in the starter
or other rotating parts.
17. Unit must reach operating speed before
electrical loads are connected. Disconnect
loads before turning off engine.
18. To prevent surging that may possibly
damage equipment, do not allow engine
to run out of fuel when electrical loads
are applied.
19. When powering solid state equipment,
a Power Line Conditioner should be used
to avoid possible damage to equipment.
20. Do not stick anything through ventilating
slots, even when the generator is not
operating. This can damage the generator
or cause personal injury.
21. Before transporting the generator in a
vehicle, drain all fuel to prevent leakage
that may occur.
22. Use proper lifting techniques when
transporting the generator from site to
site. Improper lifting techniques may
result in personal injury.
23. To avoid burns, do not touch engine
muffler or other engine or generator
surfaces which became hot during
operation.
SPARK ARRESTER
YOUR PRODUCT MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED
WITH A SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER . If
the product will be used around flammable
materials, such as agricultural crops, forests,
brush, grass, or other similar items, then an
approved spark arrester should be installed
and is legally required in the State of California.
The California statutes requiring a spark
arrester are Sections 13005(b), 4442 and
4443. Spark Arresters are also required on
some U.S. Forest Service land
and may also be legally required under other
statutes and ordinances.
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