SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
ANYONE using or servicing this generator must read, understand, and follow all safety and operation instructions pro-
vided in the product manual. Failure to closely follow these instructions can result in circumstances leading to death,
serious injury, and property damage.
NOTE:
Since there are many variations in the circumstances sur-
rounding the installation, operation, service, and mainte-
nance of this generator, we cannot possibly anticipate or
provide advice or safety messages to cover every situa-
tion.
Safety Messages
Signal Words
Safety messages are provided throughout this manual to
help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. All
safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicat-
ing the hazard level.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, will result in
DANGER
death or serious injury to the operator or
to bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
WARNING
death or serious injury to the operator or
to bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result in
CAUTION
moderate or minor injury to the operator
or to bystanders.
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided,
NOTICE
may result in damage to the generator
components.
HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
WARNING
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
In addition to the signal words, the following symbols may
be used to draw your attention to specific types of haz-
ards.
Explosion
Chemical burn
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poi-
son you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
Fire
Toxic fumes
Hot surface
Electrical shock
DANGER
Only use OUTSIDE and far
away from windows, doors, and
vents.
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