Section 1: Safety Rules
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.
WANNING
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,
including the generator" comparunent
of a recreational vehicle (RV).
WARNING
When
using generator
for backup powen 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 stem 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 whiie standing
in water, while barefoot,
or while hands or feet are wet.
DO NOT ailow unqualified
persons or children
to operate or
service
generator
WHEN
ADDING
OR DRAINING
FUEL
Turn generator" OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before
removing fue! cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank,
Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfiJi tank.Allow
space for" fuel expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks_ open flames_ pilot lights_ heat, and
other ignition sources.
DO NOT iight a cigarette or smoke_
VHEN
STARTING
EQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug,
muffler,
fuel cap and air" cleaner are in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If fuel spilIs_ wait until it evaporates
before starting engine.
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
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.
This generator
does not meet U, S. Coast Guard Regulation
33CFR-183
and should not be used on marine appiications.
Failure to use the appropriate
U, S. Coast Guard approved
generator" could resuk in bodily injury and/or property
damage_