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RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
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HAZARD
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Improper raising or suspending
can cause damage to the
generator.
Always use cables, chains, or
straps rated at 2000 lbs working
load or more to raise or suspend
generator.
Operation of
voltage
sensitive appli-
ances without a
voltage surge
protector
Any gasoline operated
household generator will incur
voltage variations causing
damage to voltage sensitive ap-
pliances or could result in fire.
Always use a U.L. listed voltage
sensitive surge protector to
connect voltage sensitive
appliances (TV, computer, ste-
reo, etc.).
Failure to use a U.L.
listed voltage surge protector
will void the warranty on your
generator.
Notice:
A multiple outlet strip is
not a surge protector. Make sure
you use a U.L. listed voltage
surge protector
Raising or
suspending
generators
equipped with
lift rings
improperly
Generator could fall causing
serious injury or death to you or
others.
Always use proper connecting
procedures as described in this
manual when connecting cables,
chains, or straps for raising or
suspending generators equipped
with lift rings.
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.
Contact with hot surfaces, such
as engines exhaust components,
could result in serious burns.
RISK OF HOT SURFACES
HAZARD
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Contact with hot
engine and
generator
components.
During operation, touch only the
control surfaces of the
generator. Keep children away
from the generator at all times.
They may not be able to recog-
nize the hazards of this
product.
