Fire
and
Burn
Hazards
• The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.
—Keep the generator at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from buildings and other
equipment during operation
- Do not enclose the generator
in
any structure.
—Keep flammable materials away from the generator.
• The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after
stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot. Let the engine
cool before storing the generator indoors-.
• Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Do
not Smoke or allow flames or sparks where the generator
is
refueled or where
gasoline
is
stored. Refuel
in
a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
• Fuel vapors extremely flammable and may ignite after the engine has started. Make
sure that any spilled fuel ha& been wiped up before starting the generator.
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