Desa Mgh3000, Mgh4000a, Mgh5000a, Mgh6000, Mgh7000 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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VENTILATION
DANGER
Use only in well-vented areas. Make sure area has
plenty of free-moving, fresh, outside air. Never run
generator in an enclosed or confined area. Never run
generator inside occupied building. Engine exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
Overexposure will cause loss of consciousness
and will lead to death.
This generator needs cooling air to run properly. Never block free-flowing,
cooling air to generator. Overheating will occur without cooling air. This will
damage the generator. Keep generator at least three feet away from any object.
WARNING
Do not use generator outdoors in rain or snow. Do
not use generator near standing water or snow. Do
not use if generator is wet or damp. Operating
generator in these conditions increases the risk of
electrocution. Severe injury or death can occur.
Do not use generator in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. This will severely
affect its life. Keep generator clean. Do not allow dust, dirt, rain, or snow to
collect on it. Protect generator from outdoor elements.
DUST, DIRT,
RAIN, AND
SNOW
HIGH AND LOW
TEMPERATURE
OPERATION
Air temperature affects generator output. Output drops 1% for each 10° tempera-
ture rise above 60° F. Very low temperatures may make the engine hard to start.
See engine owner’s manual for more information.