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SAFETY
INFORMATION
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WARNING ICON G 001
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual and the engine owner’s
manual carefully. Become familiar with this generator before trying to
operate or service it. Know its uses, limitations, and any hazards
involved. Improper use of generator can cause severe injury or death
from explosion, fire, burns, electrical shock, or carbon monoxide
poisoning.
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WARNING ICON G 001
DANGER
Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!
Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Overexposure will
cause loss of consciousness and will lead to death. 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.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches,
dizziness, and nausea. If you have these signs, get fresh air at once! Some people
are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant
women, persons with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of
alcohol, and those at high altitudes. Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper
operation of this generator.
Safety information appears throughout these instructions. Pay close attention to
them. Below are definitions for the safety information listed throughout this
manual.
DANGER indicates a hazard which will cause severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage if you ignore warning.
WARNING indicates a hazard which can cause severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage if you ignore warning.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which will or can cause minor personal
injury or property damage if you ignore warning.
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DANGER Diesel fuel presents a hazard of fire. Diesel fuel is flammable.
• Keep fuel out of children’s reach.
• Refuel generator in a well-vented area. Do not fill fuel tank in the dark. Do
not refuel while engine is running. Unhook all electrical loads and shut off
engine before refueling.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel to expand. If you
overfill tank, fuel can overflow onto hot generator. This can cause fire.
After refueling, tightly close fuel tank cap.
• Do not spill fuel. If fuel spills, make sure area is dry before starting engine.
• Never smoke in refueling area. Never allow open flames or sparks in area.
• Store fuel in approved container. Store fuel in a well-vented area free of
open flames or sparks.