Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU iN MINUTES,
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is
a poison you cannot see or smell,
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN mFdoors
and windows ere open.
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Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
WARNENG Runningengine gives off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathingcarbon monoxidecould result in death,
serious injury, headache,fatigue,dizziness,
vomiting, confusion, seizures,nauseaor fainting.
, Operatethis productONLYoutdoors.
o Installa batteryoperatedcarbonmonoxidealarmnearthe
bedrooms.
o Keepexhaustgas from entering a confined areathrough
windows, doors, ventilation intakes,or other openings.
° DO NOToperatethis product insideany building, carport,
porch, mobile equipment, marineapplications, or enclosure,
evenif windows and doors areopen.
A WARNENG Theengine exhaustfrom this product
contains chemicals known to the State of Californiato
causecancer, birth defects,or other reproductive harm.
A WARNING Storage batteriesgive off explosive
hydrogengas during recharging.
Hydrogen gasstays near batteryfor a
long time after battery has been
charged. Slightest spark could ignite hydrogencausing
explosion resulting in death,serious injury'and/or
property damage.
Batteryelectrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely
caustic. Contact with battery fluid could causechemical
burns resulting in serious injury and/or property damage.
o DONOTallowanyopenflame,spark,heat,or litcigarette
duringandfor severalminutesaftercharginga battery.
o Wearprotectivegoggles,rubberapron,andrubbergloves.
, DONOTcontinueto chargea batterythatbecomeshotor is
fully charged.
o DONOTleavebatteryunattended.
A WARNING Starter cord kickback(rapid retraction)will
pull hand and armtoward enginefasterthan you
,_can letgo which could causebroken bones,
fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious
injury.
o Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt
andthenpull rapidlytoavoidkickback.
o NEVERstartor stopenginewith electricaldevicespluggedin
andturnedon.
,a, WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive which could
_ ause burns, fire or explosion resulting
in death, serious injury and/or property'
damage.
WHENADDINGOR DRNNING FUEL
o Turn generator engineOFFand letit cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen capslowly to relievepressure
in tank.
° Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
° DONOToverfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
° Iffuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
Keepfuel awayfrom sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,and
other ignition sources.
o Checkfuel lines,tank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks. Replaceif necessary.
° DONOTlight a cigaretteor smoke.
WHENSTARTmNGEQUIPMENT
• Ensurespark plug, muffler, fuel cap, andair cleanerare in
place.
o DO NOTcrank enginewith spark plug removed.
WHENOPERATINGEQUIPWIENT
° DO NOToperatethis product inside any building, carport,
porch, mobile equipment, marineapplications, or enclosure.
o DONOTtip engine or equipment at anglewhich causesfuel to
spill.
° DONOTstop engineby moving choke control to "Choke"
position (l'q).
WHENTRANSPORTING,WtOVINGOR REPAIRINGEQUIPMENT
° Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff
valveOFF.
o DONOTtip engine or equipment at anglewhich causesfuel to
spill.
o Disconnectspark plug wire.
WHENSTORINGFUELOR EQUtPWtENTWiTH FUELiN TANK
o Store awayfrom furnaces, stoves, water heaters,clothes
dryers, or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition
source becausethey could ignite fuel vapors.
,A WARNING
o This generator does not meet U. S. CoastGuard Regulation
33CFR-183andshould not beusedon marine applications.
o Failureto usethe appropriate U. S. CoastGuard approved
generator could result in deathor serious injury and/or property
damage.
