DANGER
MOVING PARTS
Moving parts can cause severe injury. Keep hands and
feet away.
DO NOT operate engine with covers, shrouds, or
guards removed.
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught. Tie up
long hair and remove jewelry.
NEVER place fingers, hands, or body near the engine
when it is running.
WARNING
ACID
(For types equipped with battery)
Be careful when using any battery.
Keep away from open flame, heat or spark.
Battery will exhaust hydrogen while charging. Only
charge a battery in a well ventilated place.
Avoid spilled battery acid. If contact with skin is made,
wash immediately with clean water.
WARNING
KICKBACK
Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and
arm towards the engine faster than you can let go.
Unintentional startup can result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation or laceration. Broken bones,
fractures, bruises or sprains.
DANGER
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
This generating set produces powerful voltage and the
electricity CAN KILL YOU.
This generating set must be properly connected to an
appropriate ground to help prevent electric shock.
Failure to properly ground generating set can result in
electrocution, especially if the generating set is
equipped with a wheel kit.
Consult
an
electrician
requirements.
Installation should be performed by a certified
electrician.
Improper installation can result in electrical shock and
death.
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for
local
grounding
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, DO NOT use
electrical cords that are worn, frayed, bare or
otherwise damaged.
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT operate generating set in wet weather. Keep
the generating set dry.
DO NOT handle generating set 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 the generating set.
DO NOT hook up any generating set to a building
electrical system without the proper use and
installation of a transfer switch installed by a qualified
electrician.
When using generating set for backup power, notify
utility company. Use approved transfer switch to isolate
generating set from electric utility.
Failure to isolate generating set from power utility can
result in death or injury to electric utility workers due to
backfeed of electrical energy.
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