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General Safety Standards
for Power Generators
• Never smoke near fuel or the fueling area or when
operating the generator!
• To reduce the risk of fire or burns handle fuel with
care. It is extremely flammable.
• Gasoline or fuel shall never make contact with your skin.
• Protect eyes to prevent them from fuel and oil spills. In
the event of accidental contact rinse immediately with
clear water. If irritation persists, consult your doctor.
• Store fuel in a dedicated container.
• Before filling up the generator turn
off the engine, place it onto clear ground and wait until
the engine cools down.
• Wipe all the spilled fuel from the
generator before operating.
• Check for fuel leaks and fix them
before using the generator. Prevent fires and burns.
• Under no circumstance burn spilled fuel to eliminate it.
• Never use fuel different from the one specified in the
Manual.
• Have fire extinguishers on hand. Be prepared in the
event a fire starts.
Fuel Handling
• Power generators produce
dangerous voltage. Failure to insulate the generator from
other power installations will hurt or kill third parties using
power devices due to an electric shock.
• Do not handle the generator or
power cables while standing on water, barefoot or with
wet hands and / or feet. Water increases the risk of
electric shock.
• The generator shall not be connected
to other power sources like those from the utility services.
In an emergency and when is strictly necessary to connect
to these power sources only a qualified electrician may
assemble the connection considering the differences
between the power supply and the generator technical
specifications.
• Protection against electric shock
depends on the circuit breakers homogenization. When
circuit breakers need to be replaced go to a
Authorized Service Center to carry
out the replacement.
• The alternate current connections
within the electric system shall be carried out by a
qualified electrician complying with all the power codes
and standards applicable.
• Unprofessional connections generate
power discharges into the output lines. It can electrocute
users or the power circuits and people touching the lines
during a blackout. When electricity is restored the
generator could explode, catch o cause fire.
• Ground the generator properly before starting it.
• The generator is built with automatic carburation system
that makes it suitable to operate in height above 6 562 ft
Power Management
• Do not touch the exhaust while the
generator is running. The exhaust temperature and
surrounding areas could gp over 150 °F. Prevent burns.
Let the engine cool down before manipulating or storing.
• To assure an efficient and safe
performance, do not force the generator. Use it within the
levels it was meant for. Do not use any accessory to
increase the generator capacity.
While Operating the Generator
• Operate the generator ONLY
outdoors! Do not operate the generator in closed spaces.
The generator produces carbon monoxide, a highly toxic
odorless gas. Breathing the vapors cause nausea, make
people faint and even death.
• Learn how to quickly turn off the
generator. Learn the function of all the controls.
• Keep at least 2 feet free space around the generator to
assure is properly ventilated.
• Set the generator onto a firm and leveled surface. Avoid
sandy or snowed surfaces. If the generator tilts over fuel
could spill out or sand, dust or water could enter into the
machine.
• Do not connect any devices when the generator is off.
Connect all the power devices after the generator is on.
• In the event there are questions or issues with the
generator please go to a Authorized
Service Center.
Before Operating the Generator
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