• Do not smoke or light cigarettes near the product or
fuel.
• Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away
from open flame. make sure that the engine is cool.
Exhaust safety
WARNING:
Read and understand the
warning instructions that follow before you
use the product.
• Never operate the product in an enclosed area or
indoors! Never use the product in the home, in a
vehicle, or in partly enclosed areas such as garages,
even if doors and windows are open! Only use the
product outdoors and far from open windows, doors,
vents, and in an area that will not accumulate deadly
exhaust.
• The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which you cannot see or smell. This
poisonous gas, if breathed in sufficient
concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or even
death.
• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and
ventilating air is critical for correct product operation.
Do not alter the installation or permit even partial
blockage of ventilation provisions, as this can
seriously affect safe operation of the product. The
product must be operated outdoors.
• Always use a battery-operated carbon monoxide
alarm indoors, installed according to the
manufacturers instructions.
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the
product has been running, move to fresh air
immediately. See a doctor, as you could have
carbon monoxide poisoning.
Electrical safety
WARNING:
Read and understand the
warning instructions that follow before you
use the product.
• The product produces dangerously high voltage
when in operation. Avoid contact with bare wires,
terminals, connections, etc., while the product is
running, even on equipment connected to the
product. Ensure that all appropriate covers, guards
and barriers are in place before operating the
product.
• Never handle any kind of electrical cord or device
while standing in water, while barefoot or while
hands or feet are wet. Dangerous electrical shock
can occur.
• Some countries may require the frame and external
electrically conductive parts of the product be
properly connected to an approved earth ground.
Some countries may also require proper grounding
of the product. Consult with a local electrician for
grounding requirements in the area.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any
damp or highly conductive area (such as metal
decking or steel work).
• Do not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise damaged
electrical cord sets with the product.
• In case of accident caused by electric shock,
immediately shut down the source of electrical
power. If this is not possible, attempt to free the
victim from the live conductor. Avoid direct contact
with the victim. Use a non-conducting implement,
such as a rope or board, to free the victim from the
live conductor. If the victim is unconscious, apply first
aid and get immediate medical help.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING:
Read and understand the
warning instructions that follow before you
use the product.
• Only operate the product on level surfaces and
where it will not be exposed to excessive moisture,
dirt, dust or corrosive vapors.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from drive
belts, fans, and other moving parts. Never remove
any fan guard or shield while the unit is operating.
• Certain parts of the generator get extremely hot
during operation. Keep clear of the generator until it
has cooled to avoid severe burn injuries.
• Do not operate the product in rain.
• Do not alter the construction of the product or
change controls which might create an unsafe
operating condition.
• Never start or stop the product with electrical loads
connected to receptacles and with connected
devices turned on. Start the engine and let it stabilize
before connecting electrical loads. Disconnect all
electrical loads before shutting down the generator.
• Do not insert objects through the cooling slots of the
product, even if the engine is not running.
• When working on this equipment, remain alert at all
times. Never work on the equipment when physically
or mentally fatigued.
• Never use the product or any of its parts as a step.
Stepping on the product can stress and break parts,
and may result in dangerous operating conditions
from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil
leakage, etc.
• Make sure that you have knowledge about all
controls and adjustments before operation.
• Do not overload the product. Also, do not overload
individual panel receptacles. These outlets are
protected against overload with circuit breakers. If
amperage rating of any circuit breaker is exceeded,
that breaker opens and electrical output to that
receptacle is lost.
• Never start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged into the receptacles and devices turned on.
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