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DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed.
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Use only approved spark plug testers.
WARNING
: Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can occur on contact.
Combustible material can catch fire on contact.
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DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
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Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases.
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Allow equipment to cool before touching.
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Maintain at least three feet of clearance on all ides to ensure adequate cooling.
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Maintain at least five feet of clearance from combustible materials.
DANGER
:
Fuel and fuel vapors are highly f lammable and extremely e xplosive. Fire or
explosion can cause severe burns or deat h. Unintentional startup can result
in entanglement, traumatic amputation or laceration
.
When adding or removing fuel
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Turn the generator off and let it cool for at least two minutes before removing the
fuel cap.
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Loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank.
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Only fill or drain fuel outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
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DO NOT overfill the fuel tank.
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Always keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat and other
sources of ignition.
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DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.
When starting the generator
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DO NOT attempt to start a damaged generator.
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Make certain that the gas cap, air filter, spark plug, fuel lines and exhaust system
are properly in place.
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Allow spilled fuel to evaporate fully before attempting to start the engine.
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Make certain that the generator is resting firmly on level ground.
When operating the generator:
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DO NOT move or tip the generator during operation.
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DO NOT tip the generator or allow fuel or oil to spill.
When transporting or servicing the generator:
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Make certain that the fuel shutoff valve is in the off position and the fuel tank is
empty.
