WhAT CAN hAppEN
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The engine can start accidentally
if the flywheel is turned by hand or
moved by pulling on the pull starter.
•
Moving parts such as the pulley,
flywheel and belt can cause seri-
ous injury if they come into con-
tact with you or your clothing.
•
Attempting to operate generator
with damaged or missing parts
or attempting to repair generator
with protective shrouds removed
can expose you to moving parts
and can result in serious injury.
WhAT CAN hAppEN
•
Unsafe operation of your gen-
erator could lead to se ri ous in ju-
ry or death to you or others.
WARNING: RISK FROm mOVING pARTS
WARNING: RISK OF UNSAFE OpERATION
6- ENG
hOW TO pREVENT IT
•
Always disconnect the spark plug
before performing maintenance.
•
Never operate the generator
with guards or covers which
are damaged or removed.
•
Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from mov-
ing parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
•
Air vents may cover moving parts
and should be avoided as well.
•
Any repairs required on this prod-
uct should be performed by a
PORTER CABLE factory service
center or a PORTER CABLE
authorized service center.
hOW TO pREVENT IT
•
Review and understand
all instructions and warn-
ings in this manual.
•
Become familiar with the opera-
tion and con trols of the generator.
Know how to shut it off quickly.
•
Keep operating area clear of all
persons, pets and obstacles.
•
Keep children away from
the generator at all times.
•
Do not operate the genera-
tor when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
Stay alert at all times.
•
Never defeat the safety fea-
tures of this product.
•
Equip area of operation
with a fire extinguisher.
•
Do not operate genera-
tor with missing, broken or
un au tho rized parts.
•
Never stand on the generator.