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NOTICE
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity could damage generator
and/or electrical devices connected to it.
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DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage / amperage capacity. See
Don’t Overload
Generator
in the
Operation
section.
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generator.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator could damage it and shorten its life.
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center.
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generator.
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-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive which
could cause burns, fire or explosion resulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
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cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
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sources.
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necessary.
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WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
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WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
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equipment, marine applications, or enclosure.
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Choke
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WHEN TRANSPORTING, MOVING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
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WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK
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appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they could ignite
fuel vapors.
WARNING
Exhaust heat / gases could ignite combustibles, structures or
damage fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death, serious
injury and/or property damage.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in
serious injury.
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arrester designed for the exhaust system installed on this engine.
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the original parts.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking could cause fire or electric shock resulting
in death or serious injury.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR
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cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
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WARNING
Starter and other rotating parts could entangle hands, hair,
clothing, or accessories resulting in serious injury.
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starter or other rotating parts.
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CAUTION
Excessively high operating speeds could result in minor injury
and/or generator damage.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
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speed.
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