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Operator Safety
EquipmentDescription
Read this manual carefully and becomefamiliar
with your generator. Know its applications, its
limitations and any hazards involved.
The generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alternating
current (AC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical
power for operating compatible electrical lighting,
appliances, tools and motor loads. The generator's revolving
field is driven at about 3,600 rpm by a single=cylinder
engine.
NOT/CE Exceedinggenerators wattage/amperagecapacity
could damage generatorand/or electrical devicesconnected
to it.
* DONOT exceed the generator's wattage/amperage capacity.See
Don't Overload Generator i n the Operation section.
Every effort has been madeto ensure that the information in
this manual is both accurateand current. However,the
manufacturer reservesthe right to change, alter or otherwise
improve the generator and this documentation at any time
without prior notice.
The Emission Control System for this generator is warranted
for standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency
and the California Air Resources Board.
importantSafety Information
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard.The warnings in
this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are,
therefore, not all=inclusive. If you use a procedure, work
method or operating technique that the manufacturer does
not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it
is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that the
procedure, work method or operating technique that you
choose does not render the generator unsafe.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
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Fire
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MovingParts
Flying Objects Hot Surface
[] The safety alert symbol indicatesa potential personal
injury hazard.A signal word (DANGER,WARNING,or
CAUTION)is used with the alert symbol to designate a
degree or level of hazardseriousness. A safety symbol may
be used to represent the type of hazard.The signal word
NOTICEis usedto address practices not relatedto personal
injury.
[] DANGERindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
[] WARNINGindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
[] CAUTIONindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTlCEaddress practices not related to personal injury.
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