Section 1: Safety Rules
WARNING
Operate
generator
ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering
a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation
intakes or other openings,
DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure,
including the generator compartment
of a recreadona[ vehicle (RV).
WARNING
When
using generator
for backup power; notify utility
company,, Use approved
transfer equipment
to isolate
generator
from electric
utility
Use a ground fauk circuit
interrupter
(GFCI) 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.
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
• 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
phJgged in
and turned
on.
WHEN
ADDmNG
OR DRAmNHNG
FUEL
Turn generator"
OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before
removing
fue! cap. Loosen
cap slowly to relieve
pressure
in
tank.
Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank.Allow
space for fiJel expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources_
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
VHEN
STARTING
EQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fiJel cap and air cleaner are in place.
DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates
before starting engine.
WHEN
OPERATING
EQUIPMENT
Do not tip engine
or equipment
at angle which causes
fuel to
spill
This generator
is not for use in mobile
equipment
or marine
applications.
VHEN
TRANSPORTING
OR REPAiRiNG
EQUIPMENT
iN TANK
Store away from furnaces,
stoves, water
heaters,
clothes
dryers
or other
appliances
that have pilot light or other
ignition source
because
they can ignite fuel vapors.
This generator
does
not meet
U. S. Coast
Guard
Regulation
33CFR-183
and should
not be used on marine
applications.
FaihJre to use the appropriate
U. S. Coast
Guard
approved
generator
could
resuk
in bodily injury and/or
property
damage.