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Owner’s Manual
General Safety Precautions (cont’d)
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Gasoline and Oil (cont’d)
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Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable and potentially explosive. Use proper fuel storage and handling
procedures. Always have multiple ABC class fire extinguishers nearby.
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Keep the generator and surrounding area clean at all times. Keep the generator at least 5 feet away from
buildings and other equipment during operation.
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Fuel or oil spills must be cleaned up immediately. Dispose of fluids and cleaning materials as per any local, state,
or federal codes and regulations. Store oily rags in a covered metal container.
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Never store fuel or other flammable materials near the generator.
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Do not smoke, or allow sparks, flames or other sources of ignition around the engine and fuel tank. Fuel vapors
are explosive.
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Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts and connections to
avoid sparking or arcing. These events could ignite fumes or vapors.
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Do not refill the fuel tank while the engine is running or while the engine is still hot. Do not operate the generator
with known leaks in the fuel system.
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Excessive buildup of unburned fuel gases in the exhaust system can create a potentially explosive condition. This
buildup can occur after repeated failed start attempts, valve testing, or hot engine shutdown. If this occurs, open
exhaust system drain plugs, if equipped, and allow the gases to dissipate before attempting to restart the generator.
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Use only engine manufacturer recommended fuel and oil.
Propane
WARNING!
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Propane gas is EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE
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Propane gas Leaks are DANGEROUS
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Propane vapors may ignite EXPLOSIVELY
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Propane gas may cause SUFFOCATION
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Escaping propane may cause FREEZE BURNS
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Propane gas is HEAVIER THAN AIR
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Do not smoke, or allow sparks, flames or other sources of ignition around the engine and fuel tank. Fuel vapors
are explosive.
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Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts and connections to
avoid sparking or arcing. These events could ignite fumes or vapors.
