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Risk of unsafe operation
Hazard
What could happen
How to prevent it
Operation of generator in careless
manner.
All sources of energy include the
potential for injury. Unsafe operation or
maintenance of your generator could
lead to serious injury or death to you
or others.
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Review and understand all of the
operating instructions and warnings
in this manual.
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Become familiar with the operation
and controls of the generator. Know
how to shut it off quickly.
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Equip area of operation with a fire
extinguisher certified to handle
gasoline or fuel fires.
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Keep children or others away from
the generator at all times.
Operation of the generator in
the presence of explosive or
dangerous gasses.
Operation on the generator in such an
environment may result in causing a
fire or explosion from the generator or
connected appliances.
Never operate the generator in
conditions where explosive
gases or chemicals may be
present. This includes, boats, pits
and any area where ventilation of
fresh air is not available.
Operating generator while
suspended
Generator will not operate properly and
will cause damage to the generator
and could cause serious injury or death
to you or others.
Never operate generator while
suspended or in an unlevel position.
Always operate generate on a flat,
level surface.
Risk of moving parts
Hazard
What could happen
How to prevent it
Contact with moving parts can
result in serious injury.
The generator contains parts which
rotate at high speed during operation.
These parts are covered by guarding to
prevent injury.
Never operate generator with guarding
or cover plates removed. Avoid wearing
loose fitting clothing or jewellery which
could be caught by moving parts.
