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WARNING
Moving parts could crush and cut.
Starter and other rotating parts could
entangle hands, hair, clothing, or
accessories resulting in serious injury.
• NEVER operate generator without protective
housings, covers, or guards in place.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that
could be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Before servicing, remove 15 Amp fuse from control
panel and disconnect Negative (NEG or -) battery
cable.
WARNING
Hot pressurized coolant could cause serious
injury.
• DO NOT open radiator cap when hot.
• Before servicing, allow coolant to cool.
CAUTION
Installing the 15A fuse could cause the
engine to start at any time without warning resulting
in minor or moderate injury.
• Observe that the 15 Amp fuse has been removed from
the control panel for shipping.
• DO NOT install this fuse until all plumbing and wiring
has been completed and inspected.
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CAUTION
Excessively high operating speeds could
result in minor injury and/or equipment damage.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load on generator.
• DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator
supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when
running at governed speed.
• DO NOT modify generator in any way.
NOTICE
Exceeding the generator wattage/amperage
capacity could damage generator and/or electrical devices
connected to it.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before
connecting electrical loads.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator could damage it
and shorten its life.
• Use generator only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, contact your
authorized dealer.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces.
• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating
air is critical to correct generator operation.
• The access panels/doors must be installed whenever
the unit is running.
• DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture,
dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.
• Remain alert at all times while working on this
equipment. Never work on the equipment when you
are physically or mentally fatigued.
• DO NOT start engine with air cleaner or air cleaner
cover removed.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
• DO NOT use the generator or any of its parts as a
step. Stepping on the unit could cause stress and
break parts. This may result in dangerous operating
conditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage,
oil leakage, etc.
• If connected devices overheat, turn them off and
disconnect them from generator.
• Shut off generator if:
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively or makes unusual noises.
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