Safety Rules - Troy-Bilt 01924 Manual Del Propietário

Section 1: Safety Rules
DANGER
Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on aHsides of generator for
adequate ventilation.
DO NOT operate generator inside any buildingor enclosure,
including t he generator compartment of a recreationalvehicle(RV).
DANGER
National Electric Code requires generator to be properly
grounded to an approved earth ground. Call an electrician for
local grounding requirements.
DANGER
When usinggenerator for backup power, notify utility
company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate
generator from electric utility.
Use a ground circuit fault 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.
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
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 bodily injury and/or property
damage.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing gas cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank,
Fill fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank.Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
eVHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causesfuel
to spill.
This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
'HEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fue_shutoff
valve OFE
Disconnect spark plug wire.
_HEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL
IN TANK
Store away from furnaces,
stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other
ignition source becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.
DANGER
DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
Wear protective goggles,rubber apron, and rubber gloves.