Generator produces powerful voltage.
_.¢ ailure to isolate generator from power utility can
result in death or injury to electric utility workers
due to backfeed of electrical energy.
o When using generator for backup power, notify utility
company. Useapprovedtransfer equipmentto isolate
generator from electric utility.
o Use a ground circuit fault interrupter (GFCl)in any damp or
highly conductive area,such as metaldecking or steel work.
o DO NOTtouch bare wires or receptacles.
o DO NOTuse generator with electrical cords which areworn,
frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
o DO NOToperategenerator in the rain or wet weather.
o DO NOThandlegenerator or electrical cords while standing in
water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
o DO NOTallow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generator.
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Startercord kickback(rapid retraction) can result
in bodily injury. Kickbackwill pull handand arm
_,_,_ toward engine faster than you can let go.
Brokenbones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
o When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
o NEVERstart or stop engine with electrical devicesplugged in
andturned on.
_,,_s Contact with muffler result in serious
area can
burns.
_ Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
o DO NOTtouch hot parts and AVOIDhot exhaust gases.
o Allow equipment to cool beforetouching.
o Keepat least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearanceon all sides of
generator including overhead.
o Codeof FederalRegulation (CFR)Title 36 Parks,Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engineto have aspark arrester, maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDAForestservice
standard 5100-10 or laterrevision. In the Stateof California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may havesimilar laws.
_Fuel and its are extremely flammable and
vapors
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
o Turn generator OFFand let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relievepressure in
tank.
o Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
o DO NOToverfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
o If fuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
o Keepfuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,
andother ignition sources.
o DO NOTlight a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
o Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleanerare in
place.
o DO NOTcrankengine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
o DO NOTtip engine or equipmentat angle which causesfuel to
spill.
o DO NOTchokecarburetor to stop engine.
o This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRINGEQUIPMENT
o Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff
valve OFF.
o Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL INTANK
o Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters,clothes
dryers, or other appliancesthat havepilot light or other
ignition source becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.
