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WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
Operate generator ONLY outdoors.•
Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near •
the bedrooms.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through •
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
DO NOT operate this product inside any building, carport, •
porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or
enclosure, even if windows and doors are open.
WARNING The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING Certain components in this product and
related accessories contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
This generator does not meet U.S. Coast Guard •
Regulation 33CFR-183 and should not be used on marine
applications.
Failure to use the appropriate U.S. Coast Guard approved •
generator could result in death or serious injury and/or
property damage.
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
you can let go, which could cause broken bones,
fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious
injury.
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is •
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices •
plugged in and turned on.
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive which could cause
burns, fire or explosion resulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at least 2 •
minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to
relieve pressure in tank.
Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.•
DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.•
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.•
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, •
heat, and other ignition sources.
Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for •
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.•
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in •
place.
DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.•
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
DO NOT operate this product inside any building, carport, •
porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or
enclosure.
DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes •
fuel to spill.
DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to “Choke” •
position ( ).
WHEN TRANSPORTING, MOVING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel •
shutoff valve OFF.
DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes •
fuel to spill.
Disconnect spark plug wire.•
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes •
dryers, or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they could ignite fuel vapors.