Milwaukee 4960-24 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting,
confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or death.
Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near the
bedrooms.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
DO NOT start or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area,
(even if windows and doors are open), including the generator
compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Generator produces hazardous voltage.
Failure to isolate generator from power utility
can result in death or injury to electric utility
workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
When using generator for backup power, notify utility company.
Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from
electric utility.
Use a ground fault 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 or wet weather.
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
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result
in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
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 plugged in
and turned on.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank. Allow minimum 3/4” (2 cm) from top
of strainer to avoid fuel spillage from cap. Space remaining in
tank provides room for fuel expansion and prevents fuel from
spilling out vented fuel cap when generator is wheeled.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in
place.
DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
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.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve
OFF.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL 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.
WARNING
This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation
33CFR-183 and should not be used on marine applications.
Failure to use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard approved
generator could result in death or serious injury and/or property
damage.