Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
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Section 1 Introduction and Safety
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a DR Power Equip-
ment product. This unit has been designed to
provide high-performance, efficient operation,
and years of use when maintained properly.
If any section of the manual is not understood,
contact Customer Service at 1-855-447-3734,
or
www.drpower.com
with any questions or
concerns.
The owner is responsible for proper mainte-
nance and safe use of the equipment. Before
operating, servicing or storing this generator:
• Study all warnings in this manual and on
the product carefully.
• Become familiar with this manual and the
unit before use.
• Refer to the Assembly section of the man-
ual for instructions on final assembly proce-
dures. Follow the instructions completely.
Save these instructions for future reference.
ALWAYS supply this manual to any individual
that will use this machine.
The information in this manual is accurate
based on products produced at the time of
publication. The manufacturer reserves the
right to make technical updates, corrections,
and product revisions at any time without
notice.
Safety Rules
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every
possible circumstance that might involve a
hazard. The warnings in this manual, and on
tags and decals affixed to the unit are, there-
fore, not all inclusive. If using a procedure,
work method or operating technique that the
manufacturer does not specifically recom-
mend, verify that it is safe for others. Also
make sure the procedure, work method or
operating technique utilized does not render
the equipment unsafe.
Throughout this publication, and on tags and
decals affixed to the generator, DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE blocks are
used to alert personnel to special instructions
about a particular operation that may be haz-
ardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly.
Observe them carefully. Their definitions are
as follows:
NOTE:
Notes contain additional information
important to a procedure and will be found
within the regular text of this manual.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the
hazards that they indicate. Common sense
and strict compliance with the special instruc-
tions while performing the action or service
are essential to preventing accidents.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after
the generator has been running, move to
fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a doctor, as
you could have carbon monoxide poison-
ing.
(000100a)
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
(000001)
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
(000002)
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
(000003)
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
DANGER
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is
a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
000657
(000103)
DANGER
Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.
Carbon monoxide, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
