General Precautions (continued)
Personal Safety
• Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a generator. Do not use
a generator while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating generators may result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the power switch is in its "STOP" position and disconnect the
spark plug wire when not in use.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning on the generator. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the generator may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and maintain balance at all times.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Wear ANSI approved safety impact eye goggles.
Dust masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hats, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
• Do not overload the generator. Use the appropriate generator for your application.
• Do not use the generator if the power switch does not turn the generator on or off. Any generator that
cannot be controlled by the power switch is dangerous and must be fixed or replaced.
Generator Use and Care
• Make sure the power switch is in its "STOP" position and disconnect the spark plug wire before making
any adjustments, changing any accessories, or storing the generator. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the generator accidentally.
• Store idle generators out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Generators are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain generators with care. Do not use a damaged generator. Tag damaged generators "DO NOT
USE" until repaired.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, broken parts, and any other condition that may
affect the generator's operation. If damaged, have the generator serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained generators.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one generator may become hazardous when used on another.
© 2008, SYCAMORE SCS, LLC
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