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• Dress properly. Contain long hair, clothing, jewellery, and gloves as
they can be caught in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the power switch is in its “OFF”
position, and disconnect the spark plug wire when not in use.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the generator on.
A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the
generator may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Wear AS/NZS
approved safety impact eye goggles. Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, safety gloves, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.
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Do not use the generator if the power switch does not turn it on
or off. Any generator that cannot be controlled with the power
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Do not force the generator. Use the correct generator for your
application. The correct generator will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it is designed.
Generator Use and Care
• Make sure the power switch is in its “OFF” position and disconnect
the spark plug wire before making any adjustment, changing
accessories, or storing the generator. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the generator accidentally.
• Store idle generators out of reach of children and other untrained
persons. Generators are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain generators with care. Do not use a damaged generator.
Tag damaged generators “Do not use” until repaired.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
and any other condition that may affect the generator’s operation. If
damaged, have the generator serviced before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained generators.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one generator may
become hazardous when used on another generator.
