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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.
Hot Components
WARNING!
HOT EXHAUST CAN BURN YOU. ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM PARTS BECOME VERY HOT AND
REMAIN HOT FOR SOME TIME AFTER THE ENGINE IS RUN. WEAR INSULATED GLOVES OR WAIT
UNTIL THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM HAVE COOLED BEFORE HANDLING THESE PARTS.
Power Output
This generator is not designed to power sensitive electronic equipment (including computers and medical devices) without
the addition of an approved line conditioner, which is sold separately.
CAUTION:
ATTEMPTING TO POWER SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE USE OF AN
APPROVED LINE CONDITIONER MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
Work Area
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Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
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Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Generators create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a generator. Provide barriers or shields as needed.
