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.
NOTE: is used to notify people of important installation, operation, or maintenance information.
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.
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