Powerhouse PH4000Ri/E - Essential Safety Guidelines for Operation

PH4000Ri/E Owner’s Manual9
3. Safety instructions
• This generator is designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions.
• Read and understand this owner's manual before operating the generator. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
• Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Never run the generator in an enclosed area.
• Be sure to provide adequate ventilation.
• The mufer becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for several minutes after stopping the
engine.
• Be careful not to touch the mufer while it is hot.
• Let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors.
To ensure safe operation
• Gasoline is extremely ammable and explosive under certain conditions. Refuel in a well ventilated
area with the engine stopped.
• Keep away from cigarette smoke and sparks when refueling the generator.
• Wipe up spilled gasoline at once.
• This generator is not intended, nor designed, for use as a standby power supply and should never
be used as such. Severe property damage and/or severe personal injury or death may result. Never
connect this generator to an automatic transfer switch (ATS). Severe damage to the generator will
occur.
• Never connect this generator to an automatic transfer switch (ATS). Severe damage to the generator
will occur.
• To avoid accidents or equipment damage, always make a pre-operation inspection before you start
the engine.
• Place the generator at least 3 ft (1 m) away from buildings or other equipment during operation.
• Operate the generator on a level surface. If the generator is tilted, fuel spillage may result.
• Know how to stop the generator quickly and understand operation of all controls. Never permit
anyone to operate the generator without proper instructions.
• Keep children and pets away from the generator when it is in operation.
• Keep away from moving parts while the generator is running.
• Generators are a potential source of electrical shocks when misused; do not operate with wet hands.
• Do not operate the generator in rain or snow and do not let it get wet.
• Do not install this generator inside a compartment. Doing so may lead to overheating and
consequently, re. It may also lead to death by asphyxiation.
• Do not modify the enclosure of this generator.
WARNING
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WARNING
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