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NOTICE
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity could damage generator
and/or electrical devices connected to it.
• DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/ amperage capacity. See Don’t Overload
Generator in the Operation section.
• Startgeneratorandletenginestabilizebeforeconnectingelectricalloads.
• ConnectelectricalloadsinOFFposition,thenturnONforoperation.
• TurnelectricalloadsOFFanddisconnectfromgeneratorbeforestopping
generator.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator could damage it and shorten its life.
• Usegeneratoronlyforintendeduses.
• Ifyouhavequestionsaboutintendeduse,askdealerorcontactlocalservice
center.
• Operategeneratoronlyonlevelsurfaces.
• DONOTexposegeneratortoexcessivemoisture,dust,dirt,orcorrosivevapors.
• DONOTinsertanyobjectsthroughcoolingslots.
• Ifconnecteddevicesoverheat,turnthemoffanddisconnectthemfrom
generator.
• Shutoffgeneratorif:
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.
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.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, structures or
damage fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death, serious
injury and/or property damage.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in
serious injury.
• DONOTtouchhotpartsandAVOIDhotexhaustgases.
• Allowequipmenttocoolbeforetouching.
• Keepatleast1.5m(5ft.)ofclearanceonallsidesofgeneratorincludingoverhead.
• Contacttheoriginalequipmentmanufacturer,retailer,ordealertoobtainaspark
arrester designed for the exhaust system installed on this engine.
• Replacementpartsmustbethesameandinstalledinthesamepositionas
the original parts.
WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or electric shock resulting
in death or serious injury.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR
• Disconnectthesparkplugwirefromthesparkplugandplacethewirewhereit
cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Useapprovedsparkplugtester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
WARNING Starter and other rotating parts could entangle hands, hair,
clothing, or accessories resulting in serious injury.
• NEVERoperategeneratorwithoutprotectivehousingorcovers.
• DONOTwearlooseclothing,jewelryoranythingthatcouldbecaughtinthe
starter or other rotating parts.
• Tieuplonghairandremovejewelry.
CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds could result in minor injury
and/or generator damage.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
• DONOTtamperwithgovernorspring,linksorotherpartstoincreaseengine
speed.
• DONOTmodifygeneratorinanyway.
Not for
Reproduction