OPERATION
Generator Location
When deciding on the location to place your generator,
keep in mind the following safety rules:
DANGER
Depressed areas such as construction
foundations, pools, or any low-lying areas, can
cause carbon monoxide to accumulate. Inhalation
of carbon monoxide can kill you in minutes.
Preparing for Operation
DANGER
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a
poison you cannot see or smell.
• NEVER use generator inside homes, garages,
crawl spaces, sheds, or similar enclosed
spaces. Use generator only outdoors and far
away from windows, doors, and vents.
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.
WARNING
If generator is placed on an un xible
surface, generator could tilt or overturn, causing fuel to
spill from petrol tank. Spilled fuel could ignite.
• Place ge m, level surface and
avoid loose sand or snow. If generator is tilted or
overturned, fuel spillage may result. Also, if
generator is overturned or sinks into a soft
surface, sand, dirt, or water may enter generator.
WARNING
NEVER operate generator in rain or snow, or
when the generator is set on wet surface.
WARNING
Keep generator at least 2 meters (6 feet) away
from buildings, other equipment, and
combustible materials during operation.
Before starting generator, complete the following
preparation tasks:
Be sure generator is placed outdoors in a well
ventilated area.
Check/add engine oil— IMPORTANT! BEFORE
STARTING GENERATOR, FILL WITH ENGINE OIL.
and changing oil.
Check/add fuel—ADD FUEL. See p22
Check air r—See “Air Filter Maintenance” on p23
Be sure ground terminal is properly connected to
earth ground—See “Grounding the Generator” on
p6
Check extension cords—be sure cords are:
In good condition.
Rated for outdoor use and match amperage and
voltage ratings of generator outlet.
Equipped with proper plugs that contain grounding
blades.
EVO1000Si / EVO2000Si / EVO2000SEi / EVO3000Si / EVO3000SEi Inverter Generator Owner’s Manual www.evopower.co.uk 10
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