1000 GE ERATOR
Safety information
CAUTION
PLEASEREADANDUNDERSTANDTHiSMANUAL
COMPLETELY,BEFOREOPERATINGTHIS GENERAZOR_
Never operate the engine in an enclosed area,All gasoline engines produce carbon
monoxide gas while running. Breathing exhaust fumes can kiil_Operatethe engine in a
welbventilated area, oniy_
Extractirom CPSCDocument#5008on CarbonMonoxide
The U,S ConsumerProduct S Commissio_(CPSC)hasissuedthe following warning regarding
carbonmonoxide poisoning:
. Do not use podab!eheatersor lanternswhiie s_eepingin enclosedareassuch aste_ts campers and
othervehicles..This is especiallyimpodaet at high altitudes wherethe risk of carbon monoxide
, _aow the symptoms d carbon monoxide poisoning: headache dizziness weakness nausea,
vomiting, s_eepi_essandconf_sio_ Carbonmonoxide reducesthe blood's abiiity to carry oxygen.
Lowbbod oxygen_evelscan result in ioss d consciousnessanddeath
* Seea doctor if you or a member d your family dwe_opscofd or flu iike symptoms
Carbonmonoxide poisoningcaneasi:y be mistakenfor a cow or flu and is often detectedtoo :ate.
* A_coholco_sumpt on anddrug use i_c_easetheeffects d carbon monoxide poisoning.
. Carbonmonoxide is especiallytoxic lo mother and chiWduring pregnancy,inheLs the elderiy.
smokers,,and peoplewiifsbtood or circuBtory systemproblems such as anemia_or headdisease.
Fuel is highly Flammable
DONOT refuei while engine is running.
DONOT refuei near sparks or open flame
DONOTsmoke while refueling
A S aflow the engine and muffler to cool before refueling.
Refuei ONLYin weiloventi/ated area.
DONOTover-fill gas tank
EngineAnd Muffler Get Very Net
Keepflammable materials at least 3 feet:from generator.
When in use, peacegenerator in an area where children are not likely to touch it:.
Eie;tri; Shock hazard
DONOToperate in rain or snow, or next to body of water.
DONOTtouch with wet hands.
Be sure to USEGROUNDEDPLUGSwith the generator.
DONOTconnect generator to commercial power outlets.