, WARNING
WHEN
ADDING
FUEL
Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing gascap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
Fill fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
VHEN OPERATING
EQUIPMENT
DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causesfuel
to spill.
fHEN TRANSPORTING
OR REPAIRING
EQUIPMENT
• Transport!repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFF.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN
STORING
FUEL OR EQUIPMENT
WITH
FUEL
IN TANK
Store awayfrom furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that havepilot light or other
ignition source becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.
DAN(;ER
DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
Wear protective goggles,rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
, WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
CAUTION
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.
CAUTION
See"Don't Overload Your Generator" on page9.
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.
CAUTION
Use generator only for intended uses.
tf you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or call
the Generac generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
Operate generator only on level surfaces.
DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt,
or corrosive vapors.
Do not insert any objects through cooling slots.
tf connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect
them from generato_
Shut off generator if.'
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.
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