Section 1: Safety Rules
WARNING
Operate
generator
ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust
gas from entering
a confined
area through
windows,
doors,
ventilation
intakes
or other
openings.
DO NOT
operate
generator
inside any building
or enclosure
(even if doors
or windows
are open), including
the generator
compartment
of a recreational
vehicle
(RV).
WARNING
When
using generator
for backup power: notify utility
company. Use approved transfer
equipment
to isolate
generator
from electric
utility.
Use a ground fault circuit
interrupter
(GFC[) in any damp or
highly conductive
area, such as metal decking or steel work,
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT use generator
with electrical
cords which are worn,
frayed, bare or otherwise
damaged,
DO NOT operate generator
in the rain or wet weather.
DO NOT handle generator
or electrical
cords while standing
in water, while barefoot,
or while hands or feet are wet.
DO NOT allow unqualified
persons or children
to operate or
service
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WARNING
When
starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
NEVER start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged in
and turned
on.
-WARNING
WHEN
ADDING
OR DRAINING
FUEL
Turn generator
OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before
removing
fuel cap. Loosen
cap slowly to relieve
pressure
in
tank.
Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT
overfill tank.Allow
space for fuel expansion.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates
before
starting
engine.
Keep fuel away from
sparks,
open
flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other
ignition sources.
DO NOT
light a cigarette
or smoke.
VHEN
STARTING
EQUIPMENT
• Ensure
spark plug, muffle_; fuel cap and air cleaner
are in place.
. DO NOT
crank
engine with spark
plug removed.
WHEN
OPERATING
EQUIPMENT
Do not tip engine or equipment
at angle which causes fuel to
spill.
This generator
is not for use in mobile equipment
or marine
applications.
VHEN
TRANSPORTING
OR REPAIRING
EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair
with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFE
. Disconnect
spar[< plug wire.
WHEN
STORING
FUEL
OR EQUIPMENT
WiTH
FUEL
IN TANK
Store away from furnaces,
stoves, water
heaters,
clothes
dryers
or other
appliances
that have pilot light or other
ignition source
because
they can ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING
This generator
does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation
33CFR-183
and should not be used on marine applications.
Failure to use the appropriate
U. S. Coast Guard approved
generator
could result in death or serious injury and/or
property
damage.
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