iNTRODUCTiON
This model is a compact, high performance, air-cooled, engine
driven generatordesignedto supply electrical power to operate
electrical loadswhere no utility power is availableor in place of
utility dueto a power outage.
READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY
If anyportion ofthis manualis notunderstood,contactthe nearest
AuthorizedDealerfor starting, operatingandservicing procedures.
The operator is responsible for proper and safe use of the
equipment.We strongly recommend that the operator read this
manualandthoroughlyunderstandall instructions beforeusingthe
equipment.We also stronglyrecommendinstructingotherusersto
properlystart andoperatethe unit.This preparesthem if they need
to operatetheequipmentin an emergency.
Thegeneratorcan operatesafely,efficiently and reliably only if it
is properlylocated,operatedand maintained.Beforeoperatingor
servicingthe generator:
• Becomefamiliar with and strictly adhereto all local, state and
nationalcodes and regulations.
• Study all safety warnings in this manual and on the product
carefully.
• Becomefamiliar with this manualandthe unit beforeuse.
Themanufacturercannot anticipateevery possible circumstance
that might involvea hazard.The warnings in this manual,and on
tags and decals affixedto the unit are,therefore,not all inclusive.
If usinga procedure,work method or operatingtechniquethat the
manufacturerdoes not specifically recommend,ensure that it is
safe for others. Also make sure the procedure,work method or
operatingtechnique utilizeddoes not renderthe generatorunsafe.
THE INFORMATIONCONTAINEDHEREIN WAS BASED ON
MACHINESIN PRODUCTIONAT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION.
GENERACRESERVESTHERIGHTTO MODIFYTHIS MANUALAT
ANYTIME.
SAFETY RULES
Throughoutthis publication,and on tags and decals affixedto the
generator,DANGER,WARNING,CAUTIONand NOTEblocks are
usedto alert personnelto special instructionsabout a particular
operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or
carelessly.Observethem carefully.Their definitionsareas follows:
indicates a hazardous situation or action which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation or action which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
_CAUTION!
indicates a hazardous situation or action which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTE:
Notes containadditional informationimportantto a procedure
and will befound withinthe regulartext bodyof thismanual.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards that they
indicate. Common sense and strict compliancewith the special
instructionswhileperforming theaction or serviceareessentialto
preventingaccidents.
Four commonly used safety symbols accompany the DANGER,
WARNINGand CAUTIONblocks. The type of information each
indicatesis asfollows:
This symbol points out important safety
information that, if not followed, could
endanger personal safety and/or property of
others.
This symbol points out potential explosion
hazard.
//_This symbol points out potential fire hazard.
This symbol points out potential electrical
shock hazard.
GENERAL HAZARDS
• NEVERoperatein an enclosed area, in a vehicle, or indoors
EVENIFdoorsand windows areopen.
• For safety reasons, the manufacturer recommends that the
maintenanceof this equipmentis carried out by an Authorized
Dealer.Inspectthe generatorregularly,and contactthe nearest
AuthorizedDealerfor parts needingrepairor replacement.
• Operategeneratoronly on levelsurfacesandwhereit will not be
exposedto excessivemoisture,dirt, dust or corrosive vapors.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from drive belts, fans,
and othermoving parts. Neverremoveany fan guardor shield
whilethe unit isoperating.
• Certain parts of the generator get extremely hot during
operation. Keep clear of the generator until it has cooled to
avoidsevereburns.
• Do NOToperategeneratorinthe rain.
• Donotaltertheconstructionofthegeneratoror changecontrols
which might createan unsafeoperatingcondition.
• Never start or stop the unit with electrical loads connected
to receptaclesAND with connected devices turned ON. Start
the engine and let it stabilize before connecting electrical
loads. Disconnectall electricalloads beforeshutting downthe
generator.
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