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DANGER
Never use the generator in a location that is wet or damp. Never expose the generator to rain, snow, water spray
or standing water while in use. Protect the generator from all hazardous weather conditions. Moisture or ice can
cause a short circuit or other malfunction in the electrical circuit.
Never operate the generator in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Only
operate the generator outside and away from windows, doors and vents.
WARNING
Voltage produced by the generator could result in death or serious injury.
• Never operate the generator in rain or a flood plain unless proper precautions are taken to avoid being subject
to rain or a flood.
• Never use worn or damaged extension cords.
• Always have a licensed electrician connect the generator to the utility circuit.
• Never touch an operating generator if the generator is wet or if you have wet hands.
• Never operate the generator in highly conductive areas such as around metal decking or steel works.
• Always use grounded extension cords. Always use three-wire or double-insulated power tools.
• Never touch live terminals or bare wires while the generator is operating.
• Be sure the generator is properly grounded before operating.
WARNING
Gasoline, gasoline vapors & are extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
• Always refuel the generator outdoors, in a well-ventilated area.
• Never remove the fuel cap with the engine running.
• Never refuel the generator while the engine is running. Always turn engine off and allow the generator to cool
before refueling.
• Only fill fuel tank with gasoline.
• Keep sparks, open flames or other form of ignition (such as matches, cigarettes, static electric sources) away
when refueling.
• Never overfill the fuel tank. Leave room for fuel to expand. Overfilling the fuel tank can result in a sudden
overflow of gasoline and result in spilled gasoline coming in contact with HOT surfaces. Spilled fuel can ignite. If
fuel is spilled on the generator, wipe up any spills immediately. Dispose of rag properly. Allow area of spilled fuel
to dry before operating the generator.
• Wear eye protection while refueling.
• Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
• Store any containers containing gasoline in a well-ventilated area, away from any combustibles or source of
ignition.
• Check for fuel leaks after refueling. Never operate the engine if a fuel leak is discovered.
WARNING
Never operate the generator if powered items overheat, electrical
output drops, there is sparking, flames or smoke coming from the
generator, or if the receptacles are damaged.
Never use the generator to power medical support equipment.
Always remove any tools or other service equipment used during
maintenance from the generator before operating.
NOTICE
Never modify the generator.
Never operate the generator if it
vibrates at high levels, if engine speed
changes greatly or if the engine
misfires often.
Always disconnect tools or appliances
from the generator before starting.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SAFETY
