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Thank you for purchasing a Hondagenerator. We want to help you get the best
results from your new generator and to operate it safely. This manual contains
the information on how to do that; please read it carefully.
This owner’s manual describes the operation and maintenance of the EX650
Honda Generator. All information in this publication is based on the latest
product information available at the time of printing. Honda Motor Co,. Ltd.
reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without
written permission.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the generator and
should remain with it if it is resold.
Honda generators normally have spark arresters as standard equipment.
Check whether this EX650 has a spark arrester as standard equipment. If it
does, then the owner will not have to buy one, and you can delete this
paragraph.
Safety Messages
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided
important safety messages in this manual and on the generator. Please read
these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Each safety message is preceded by asafety alertsymbol8and one of three
words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These mean
m You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
m You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
m You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you
can do to avoid or reduce injury.
Damage Prevention Messages
You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word
NOTICE.
This word means:
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Your generator or other property could be damaged if you
don’t follow instructions.
The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your generator,
other property, or the environment.
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