OperatorSafety
Equipment Description
Readthis manualcarefully and becomefamiliar
...... with yourgenerator. Knowitsapplications, its
limitationsand anyhazardsinvolved.
Thegenerator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alternating
current (AC) generator. It was designedto supply electrical
power for operating compatible electrical lighting,
appliances,tools and motor loads. Thegenerator's revolving
field is driven at about 3,600 rpm by a single-cylinder
engine.
NOTICE Exceedinggeneratorswattage/amperagecapacity
candamage generatorand/or electrical devices connectedto
it.
• DONOTexceedthegenerator'swattage/amperagecapacity.See
Don'tOverloadGeneratorinthe Operationsection.
Everyeffort hasbeen madeto ensure that the information in
this manual is both accurateand current. However,the
manufacturer reservesthe right to change,alter or otherwise
improve the generatorand this documentation at anytime
without prior notice.
The EmissionControl System for this generator is warranted
for standardsset by the Environmental Protection Agency
and the California Air Resources Board.
Important Safety Information
Themanufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard.Thewarnings in
this manual, and the tags and decals affixedto the unit are,
therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure,work
method or operating technique that the manufacturer does
not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it
is safe for you and others. You must also makesure that the
procedure, work method or operating technique that you
choose does not renderthe generator unsafe.
SafetySymbolsand Mleanings
ToxicFumes Kickback ElectricalShock
Fire
Explosion Operator'sManual
MovingParts FlyingObjects HotSurface
Thesafety alert symbol indicates a potential personal
injury hazard.A signalword (DANGER,WARNING,or
CAUTION)is usedwith the alert symbol to designatea
degreeor level of hazardseriousness.A safety symbol may
be usedto representthe type of hazard.Thesignal word
NOTICEis usedto address practicesnot relatedto personal
injury.
_i, DANGER indicatesa hazardwhich, if not avoided, will
result in deathor serious injury.
_i, WARNINGindicatesa hazardwhich, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
_i, CAUTIONindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICEaddress practices not relatedto personal injury.
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