Safety
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
 
 WARNING: A hazard that could result in death, serious injury, or substantial property damage.
 
 CAUTION: A hazard that could result in minor personal injury or property damage.
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 WARNING
Explosive Fuel can 
cause fi res and severe 
burns.
Do not fi ll fuel tank while 
engine is hot or running.
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable 
and its vapors can explode 
if ignited. Never refuel while 
smoking or in vicinity of an open 
fl ame. Store gasoline only in 
approved containers, in well 
ventilated, unoccupied buildings, 
away from sparks or fl ames. 
Spilled fuel could ignite if it comes 
in contact with hot parts or sparks 
from ignition. Never use gasoline 
as a cleaning agent.
 
WARNING
Rotating Parts can cause 
severe injury.
Stay away while 
generator is in operation.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and 
clothing away from all moving 
parts to prevent injury. Never 
operate generator with covers, 
shrouds, or guards removed.
 
WARNING
Carbon Monoxide can 
cause severe nausea, 
fainting or death.
Avoid inhaling exhaust 
fumes.
Engine exhaust gases contain 
poisonous carbon monoxide. 
Carbon monoxide is odorless, 
colorless, and can cause death if 
inhaled.
 
WARNING
Accidental Starts can 
cause severe injury or 
death.
Disconnect and ground 
spark plug lead(s) before 
servicing.
Before working on engine or 
equipment, disable engine as 
follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug 
lead(s). 2) Disconnect negative (–) 
battery cable from battery.
Do not allow children to operate 
generator.
 
WARNING
Hot Parts can cause 
severe burns.
Do not touch generator 
while operating or just 
after stopping.
Never operate generator with heat 
shields or guards removed. Do not 
modify generator.
Place generator in a place where 
pedestrians or children are not 
likely to touch generator.
Be sure to carry generator only by 
its carrying handles.
 
WARNING
Cleaning Solvents can 
cause severe injury or 
death.
Use only in well 
ventilated areas away 
from ignition sources.
Carburetor cleaners and solvents 
are extremely fl ammable. Follow 
cleaner manufacturer’s warnings 
and instructions on its proper and 
safe use. Never use gasoline as a 
cleaning agent.
 
CAUTION
Electrical Shock can 
cause injury.
Do not touch wires while 
engine is running.
Never operate generator in rain or 
snow.
Never touch generator with wet 
hands or electrical shock may 
occur.
 
CAUTION
Hazardous Voltage.
Backfeed to utility system 
can cause property 
damage, severe injury, or 
death.
Never plug a portable generator 
directly into a building outlet.
If generator is used for standby 
power, have a certifi ed, licensed 
electrician install an automatic 
transfer switch to prevent 
inadvertent interconnection of 
standby and normal sources of 
supply.