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_ AUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WiRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON" _#1_
TACT SPARK PLUG, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,
ADJUSTING OR MAKING. REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR,
:: IMPORTANT
THISGENERATOR IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. USING THIS GENERATOR INSIDE ANY BUILDING OR
ENCLOSURE, INCLUDING THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT OFA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV)_ IS DANGEROUS.
FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION MAY RESULT. ,NO USER PERFORMED MODIFICATIONS, INCLUDINGIVENTING OF EXHAUST
AND!OR COOLING VENTILATION, WILL ELIMINATE THE DANGER.
• If this unit is used for backup power in the event of
autility power failure, take the following steps: BE-
FORE CONNECTING THE GENERATORTO AN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPEN THE MAIN CtR,
CUlT BREAKER OR MAIN SWITCH SERVING
THE SYSTEM TO ISOLATE THE GENERATOR
SYSTEM FROMTHE ELECTRIC UTILITY. FAIL,
URE TO ISOLATE THE GENERATOR AND UTIL-
ITY SYSTEMS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE GENERATOR AND MAY ALSO RESULT IN
INJURY OR DEATH TO ELECTRIC UTILITY
WORKERS DUE TO BACKFEED OF ELECTRI-
CAL ENERGY.
• This generator supplies dangerously high electrical
voltages. Use care to preventextremely hazardous
and possibly lelhal electrical shock. Never permit
any unqualified person(s) _ operate or service the
unit.
• DO NOT operate this equipment in the rain, while
standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or
feet are wet. Dangerous electrical shock willresult
• The spark arrestor muffler can become ex_'emely
hot. DO NOT operate this equipment in areas where
combustible material such as grass, leaves or paper
products can come in contact with the muffler.
• Maintain all v.iring, extension cords, etc., in good
condilJon. Worn, bare, frayed, or otherwise dam-
aged wiring and cord sets may cause dangerous
electrical shock and may also result in damage to
equipment and/or property.
• The National Etectrcal Code requires thatthe gen-
erator be propedy connected to an approved earth
ground. Local electrical codes may also require
proper grounding ofthe unit See ASS EMBLY sec-
Oon for more grounding information.
• Wire gauge sizes of wiring and cord sets must be
large enough to handle the maximum electrical load
to v_nich they ,will:be: subjected; Most devices.re-,
sufficient concentrations, ican;cause unconscious-
ness or even death. Operate this equiprr_nt out-
doors only, invveUventilated; areas v_ere exhaust
gases cannot accumutate:andendanger people or
animals.
Theengineexhaustf..romthisproduct
contains chemicals Knownm the State
of California to cause cancer,birth
defects,or other reproductiveharm.
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• Gasoline is extremely FLAMMABLE and its vapors
are EXPLOSIVE. Comply wit_ all la_ regulating
the storage and handling of gasoline. DO NOT
permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in the
vicinity while handling gasoline. Avoid spilling
gasoline on a hot engine. DO NOT fill fuel tank
while engine isrunning or hot. Clean offany spilled
gasoline before starting engine.
• DO NOT fillfuel tank completely full. _,Jlowroom at
top of tank for fuel expansion or fuel may expand
and overftowonto a hot engine.
• Drain all gasoline from tank before transporting,your
generator inside your car or other vehicle.
• DO NOT store the generator with fuel in tank where
gasoline vapors might reach an open flame, spark,
or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, dryer,
etc. FIRE or an EXPLOSION might result.
• DONOT insertany objector toolthrough cooling air
slots or openings of the engine or generator, even
if the engine is not running; Damage to the unit or
personal injury" may result.
• DO NOT attempt to change the engine governed
speed.. Factory se_ngs are correct when you re-
ceive the unit. Excessively high engine speeds may
result in injury or damage to'equipment
quire cord sets rated 125 AC volts at 20 to 30 .....
amperes or 250:AC ,volts at 20 amps (or greater)..: _ e,_ DONOT use the unitifit has,been damaged. Repair
Some devices may require a higher or lower ra_ng_ .... , 'or :replace :all damaged i:or :defeclJve .components
Refer to the Owner's manual of the eleCtrcal device before .you run the unit.
for the manufacturer's, recommendations. Cord
•sets that are too small in diameter or too long will
overheat; become damagedand:maycause: prop-.,
erty damage and/or electrical shock.
The genera_r engine,_c0nsumes oxygenand gives
off DEADLY:_carbon monoxide gas through itsex-"
• haust system:;_-'This.dangerous,:gas, if breathed in
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DO NOT permit children to operate or service the
generator.
Read you_ Owner's Manual carefully. Only persons
who are familiar with these safety rules and have
been propedy instructed:in the use of this product
: shoutdbe _permitted:to: use 1he product
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBO:L TO' POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT I
MEANS "ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."
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