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Safety Precautions
Careful operation is your best insurance to prevent accidents and mishaps.
Read this section carefully before operating your generator. All operators, no
matter how much experience they have acquired, should familiarize themselves
with the capabilities of this generator and the precautions outlined in this
manual.
1.
To prevent electrical shocks, do not operate this generator in the rain or
with wet hands.
2.
Do not refuel the engine while it is in operation or is still hot.
3.
Do not refuel the engine near open flames, pilot lights, or sparking
electrical devices (e.g. power tools, welders, or grinders)
4.
The engine should be refueled in a well-lit area.
5.
Avoid fuel spillage.
6.
Do not use any other fuel except gasoline (or as specified by the engine
manufacturer).
7.
Do not operate the generator near flammable products.
8.
Do not operate the generator in areas with poor ventilation. The exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide, a poisonous, odorless, invisible gas.
Prolonged exposure can lead to unconsciousness and death.
9.
Do not connect the generator to a commercial power line.
10.
Do not operate any generator with missing or broken parts. Contact your
dealer for replacement parts.
11.
The generator should be grounded in damp or highly conductive
conditions.
12.
Do not operate with damaged or defective extension cords, or power
cords. Never operate any electrical equipment with damaged or defective
cords.
13.
Always check the engine oil level before starting. Fill as necessary
referring to the Honda Engine Owners Manual for the specified engine
oil.
14.
Do not cover the generator while it is in operation. Overheating can
result in damaged equipment.
15.
For storage, do not cover the generator until it has completely cooled
down.
16.
The ambient temperature should not exceed 100ºF/40ºC.