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CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate
injury.
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information,
we use the symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may
result in
property damage.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
could result in death of serious
injury.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE
When using this product basic precautions should always be
followed including the following:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product is not equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the product will be used around flammable
materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items,
then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation
of California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code,
unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective
working order. Spark arresters are also required on some U. S. Forest service land and may also be legally
required under other statutes and ordinances.
This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. This warning is given in compliance with California Proposition 65, as detectable amounts of
chemicals subject to proposition 65 may be contained in this product.
Attempting to connect generator
directly to the electrical system of
any building structure.
Back feeding electricity through a
building’s electrical system to the
outside utility feed lines could en-
danger repair persons attempting to
restore service.
Attempting to connect to the incom-
ing utility service could result in
electrocution.
Restoration of electrical service while
the generator is connected to the
incoming utility could result in a fire or
serious damage if a isolator switch is
not installed.
Failure to use a double throw transfer
switch when connecting to a
structure's electrical system can
damage appliances and WILL VOID
the manufacturer's warranty.
Never backfeed electricity through
a structure's electrical system.
To connect to a structure's electri-
cal system in a safe manner,
always have a Double-Throw
Transfer Switch installed by a
qualified electrician and in compli-
ance with local ordinances. (When
installing a Double-Throw
Transfer Switch, a minimum of
10 gauge wiring must be used.)
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT IT
WHAT COULD HAPPEN