SAFETY INFORMATION
Generators are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according
to
instructions. Read and understand this owner's manual
before operating your gernerator.
You
can help prevent accidents
by
being familiar with your generator's controls and
by
observing safe operating
procedures.
Operator
Responsibility
• Know how to stop the generator quickly
in
case of emergency. (See Page 22)
e Understand the use of all generator controls, output receptacles and connections.
• Be sure that anyone who operates the generator receives proper instruction.
Do
not let children operate the generator.
Carbon
Monoxide
Hazards
• Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may
lead
to
death.
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If
you run the generator
in
an area that is confined, or even partially enclosed, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amounts of
exhaust gas.
To
keep exhaust gas from building
up,
provide adequate ventilation.
Electric
Shock
Hazards
•
The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious shock or electrocution if misused.
• Using a generator or electrical appliance
in
wet conditions, such as rain or snow, or near a pool or sprinkler system, or when your hands are
wet,
could result
in
electrocution. Keep the generator dry.
•
If
the generator
is
stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather, check all electrical components
on
the control panel, before each use.Moisture
or ice can cause a
malfunction or short circuit
in
electrical components which could result
in
electrocution.
•
Do
not connect
to
a building's electrical system unless
an
isolation switch that has been installed by a qualified electrician.
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