WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid
retraction) will pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can
let go which could cause broken
bones,
fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious
injury.
•When starting engine, pull cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to
avoid kickback.
•NEVER start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned on.
WARNING Fuel and its vapors 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 other ignition source
because they could ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING 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.
WARNING 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.
