Generator Owner’s manual
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Fuel and its vapours are extremely
flammable and explosive which could
cause burns, fire or explosion resulting
in death, serious injury and/or property damage.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
• Turn generator engine 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
light, heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner
are in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• DO NOT operate this product inside any
building, carport, porch, mobile equipment,
marine applications, or enclosure.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle
which cause fuel to spill.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control
to “OFF” position.
WHEN TRANSPORTING, OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or
with fuel valve OFF.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which
cause fuel to spill.
• Disconnect spark 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 light
or another ignition source because they could ignite
fuel vapours.
Generator voltage could cause electrical
shock or burn resulting in death or serious
injury.
• Use approved transfer equipment to prevent back feed
by isolating generator from electric utility workers.
• When using generator for backup power, notify utility
company.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter 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 generator.
Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or
damage fuel tank causing a fire,
resulting in death, serious injury and/or property
damage. Contact with muffler area could cause burns
resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5m) of clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
Excessively high operating speeds could result in minor
injury and/or generator damage. Excessively low speeds
impose a heavy load.
• DO NOT tamper with governor spring, links or other
parts to increase engine speeds. Generator supplies
correct rated frequency and voltage when running at
governed speed.
Unintentional sparking could cause
fire or electric shock resulting in
death or serious injury.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
GENERATOR
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
