Troy-Bilt 030245 Manual Del Operario página 3

Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU
IN MINUTES.
Section 1: Safety Rules
Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
poison gas you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use in the home
or in partly enclosed
areas such as garages.
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ONLY use outdoors and
far from open windows,
doors, and vents.
WARNING
Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure
(even if doors or windows are open), including the generator
compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
WARNING
When using generator for backup power, notify utility
company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate
generator fl'om 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
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 space for fuel expansion.
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.
VHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug, muffle_; 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.
VHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING
EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFE
. 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.
A{_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.
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