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OPERATION
DANGER Generator exhaust contains high
levels of carbon monoxide (CO), an invisible, odor-
less, and extremely poisonous gas. If you smell ex-
haust fumes, you are breathing carbon monoxide.
But, even if you do not smell exhaust fumes you may
be inhaling CO.
ONLY operate generators outside, in a well-ventilated
area. NEVER operate generators indoors, doing so
CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
• Correct Use – ONLY use generators outside and
downwind, far away from windows, doors and vents.
ALWAYS direct exhaust away from occupied spac-
es. ALWAYS install battery-powered carbon monox-
ide detectors or plug-in carbon monoxide detectors
with battery back-up in living areas. See Figure 1.
• Incorrect Use – NEVER use a generator in your
home, garage, basement, attic, crawl space or any
other fully or partially enclosed area. Areas such as
these can allow dangerous levels of carbon mon-
oxide to accumulate. An open door or a running
fan WILL NOT provide adequate ventilation. See
Figure2.
If you start feeling dizzy, weak, or sick while using the
generator, move to fresh air IMMEDIATELY. Contact
a doctor. You may be experiencing carbon monoxide
poisoning.
WARNING Do not alter or modify this product
unless instructed to so in this manual or by the manu-
facturer. Do not use attachments or accessories that
are not recommended for use with this product. Mak-
ing unauthorized modications and using incompat-
ible accessories can damage the unit and may void
your warranty.
NOTICE
In certain circumstances, the Nation-
al Electric Code may require the generator to be
grounded to an approved earth. Consult with a qual-
ied electrician to determine grounding requirements
before operation.
WARNING Avoid skin contact with engine oil
or gasoline. Wear protective clothing and equipment.
Wash all exposed skin with soap and water. Prolonged
skin contact with gasoline or engine oil may cause se-
vere skin irritation and other adverse reactions.
NOTICE
Check the physical condition of the prod-
uct prior to each use. Look for loose bolts, uid leaks,
and other signs of wear. Replace all damaged items.
NOTICE
Make sure the wheels and feet are prop-
erly installed before adding fuel or oil.
KNOW HOW TO SAFELY LOCATE AND
OPERATE YOUR GENERATOR
DANGER Asphyxiation hazard. Place the
generator in a well-ventilated area. DO NOT place the
generator near vents or intakes where exhaust fumes
could be drawn into occupied or conned spaces.
Carefully consider wind and air currents when posi-
tioning the generator.
WARNING Electrocution hazard. Never use
the generator in a location that is wet or damp. Nev-
er expose the generator to rain, snow, water spray,
or standing water while in use. Protect the generator
from all hazardous weather conditions. Moisture or
ice can cause a short circuit or other malfunction in
the electrical circuit. Using a generator or electrical
appliance in wet conditions, such as rain or snow, or
near a pool or sprinkler system, or when your hands
are wet, could result in electrocution.
WARNING Fire hazard. Only operate the
generator on a solid, level surface. Operating the gen-
erator on a surface with loose material such as sand
or grass clippings can cause debris to be ingested
by the generator that could block cooling vents or the
air intake system. Allow the generator to cool for 30
minutes before transport or storage.
lReadandunderstandallsafety information before starting
the generator (see pages 4 – 12).
lNEVERuseageneratorinyourhome,garage,basement,
attic, crawl space or any other fully or partially enclosed
area. Areas such as these can allow dangerous levels
of carbon monoxide to accumulate. Carbon monoxide
(CO), an invisible, odorless, and extremely poisonous
gas CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
lDO NOT operate the generator in the back of a SUV,
camper, trailer, truck bed (regular, at, or otherwise), under
stairs, next to walls or buildings, or in any other location
that will not allow for adequate cooling of the generator
and/or the mufer. Operating the generator in enclosed
or partially enclosed areas will allow dangerous levels
of CO to accumulate.
lDO NOT contain generators during operation.
lOnly use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors,
and vents as recommended by the US Department of
Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention. Your specic home and/or wind conditions
may require additional distance.
lDo not operate the generator on an incline. The unit
should always be placed on a at stable surface.
l The generator should be on a at, level surface at all
times (even while not in operation).
lThegeneratormust have at least5ft. (1.5 m) of clearance
from all combustible material.