Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU iN MINUTES,
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, This is
a poison you cannot see or smell,
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NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN iF doors
and windows are open,
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents,
_i, WARNING Running engine gives off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
_ Breathing can cause headache,
carbon monoxide
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
• Operategenerator ONLY outdoors.
• Install a battery operatedcarbon monoxide alarm nearthe
bedrooms.
• Keepexhaustgas from entering a confined areathrough
windows, doors, ventilation intakes,or other openings.
• DO NOTstart or run engine indoors or in an enclosedarea,
(even if windows and doors areopen), including the generator
compartment of a recreationalvehicle (RV).
_k WARNING The engine exhaustfrom this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
causecancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
_i, WARNING Certain components in this product and
relatedaccessories contain chemicals known to the State
of Californiato causecancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
A WARNING
• This generator does not meetU. S. CoastGuard Regulation
33CFR-183and should not be used on marine applications.
• Failureto usethe appropriate U.S. CoastGuard approved
generator could result in deathor serious injury and/or property
damage.
_i, WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can
result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand
_,_ and arm toward engine faster than you can let
go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance isfelt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVERstart or stop enginewith electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
_i, WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death.
WHENADDINGOR DRAININGFUEL
• Turn generator OFFand let it coolat least2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DONOToverfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
• Keepfuel awayfrom sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,and
other ignition sources.
• DONOTlight a cigaretteor smoke.
WHENSTARTINGEQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleanerare in
place.
• DO NOTcrank enginewith spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATINGEQUIPMENT
• DONOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causesfuel to
spill.
• This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
WHENTRANSPORTING,MOVING OR REPAIRINGEQUIPMENT
• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff
valveOFF.
• DONOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causesfuel to
spill.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORINGFUELOR EQUIPMENTWITH FUELIN TANK
• Store awayfrom furnaces, stoves, water heaters,clothes
dryers, or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition
source becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.