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2.7 OPERATING SAFETY
1. Read and understand operator's manual before
starting. Review safety instructions annually.
2. Stop and disable engine, remove ignition key
and place in your pocket and wait for all mov-
ing parts to stop before servicing, adjusting or
repairing.
3. To prevent electrical shocks, do not operate
this generator in the rain or with wet hands. It
should be grounded in damp or highly conduc-
tive conditions.
4. Close and secure all guards, deflectors and
shields before starting and operating.
5. Do not connect the generator to a commercial
power line.
8. Do not operate with damaged or defective
extension cords, or power cords. Never oper-
ate any electrical equipment with damaged or
defective cords.
9. Do not operate this generator in areas with poor
ventilation. The exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, a poisonous, odorless, invisible gas.
Prolonged exposure can lead to unconscious-
ness and death.
10. Do not refuel the engine while it is in opera-
tion or still hot. Do not refuel the engine near
open flames, pilot lights or sparking electrical
devices (e.g. power tools, welders or grinders).
Do not operate the generator near flammable
products.
11. The engine should be refueled in a well-lit area.
Avoid fuel spillage.
12. Never allow children or unauthorized people to
operate or be around this machine.
13. Keep the working area clean and free of de-
bris to prevent tripping. Operate only on level
ground.
14. Do not cover the generator while in operation.
Overheating can result in damaged equip-
ment.
15. For storage, do not cover the generator until it
has cooled down completely.
16. The ambient temperature should not exceed
100° F/40° C.
2.8 REFUELING SAFETY
1. Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
2. Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refu-
elling. Clean up spilled fuel before restarting
engine.
3. Do not refuel the machine
while smoking or when
near open flame or sparks.
4. Fill fuel tank outdoors.
5. Prevent fires by keeping machine clean of ac
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cumulated trash, grease and debris.
2.9 STORAGE SAFETY
1. Store the unit in an area away from human
activity.
2. Do not allow children to play on or around the
stored machine.
3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the
frame with planks if required.
2.0 BATTERY SAFETY
1. Keep all sparks and flames away from batter
-
ies, as gas given off by electrolyte is explo-
sive.
2. Avoid contact with battery electrolyte: wash
off an spilled electrolyte immediately.
3. Wear safety glasses when working near bat-
teries.
4. Do not tip batteries more than 45°, to avoid
electrolyte loss.
5. To avoid injury from spark or short circuit, dis-
connect battery ground cable before servicing
any part of the electrical system.
