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WARNING!
HOT EXHAUST CAN BURN YOU. ENGINE AND
EXHAUST SYSTEM PARTS BECOME VERY HOT AND
REMAIN HOT FOR SOME TIME AFTER THE ENGINE IS
RUN. WEAR INSULATED GLOVES OR WAIT UNTIL THE
ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM HAVE COOLED
BEFORE HANDLING THESE PARTS.
Work Area
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Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and
dark areas invite accidents.
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Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Generators
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a
generator. Provide barriers or shields as needed.
Electrical Safety
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Keep all electrical equipment clean and dry. Replace any wiring
where the insulation is cracked, cut eroded part or otherwise
degraded. Replace terminals that are worn, discolored, or
corroded. Keep terminals clean and tight.
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Insulate all connections and disconnected wires.
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Do not abuse the power cord. Keep power cords away from
heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged power
cords immediately. Damaged power cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
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Do not operate the generator with wet hands. Do not expose
generator to rain, snow or wet conditions. Water will increase the
risk of electric shock. The generator is a potential source of
electrical shock if not kept dry.
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Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load connections while
standing in water, or on wet or soggy ground.
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Do not touch electrically energized parts of the generator and
interconnecting cables or conductors with any part of the body,
or with any non-insulated conductive object.
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Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is grounded.
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When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension
cord marked "W-A" or "W". These extension cords are rated for
outdoor use, and reduce the risk of electric shock.
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