Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will pull
hand and arm toward engine faster than you can
let go which could cause broken bones, fractures,
bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury.
• When starting the engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Adding or Draining Fuel
• Observe all safety regulations for the safe handling of fuel.
Handle fuel in safety containers. If the container does not have
a spout, use a funnel.
•
Do not overfill the fuel tank, leave room for the fuel to expand.
•
Do not refill fuel tank while the engine is running. Before
refueling the generator, turn it off and let it cool down. Gasoline
spilled on hot engine parts could ignite.
•
Fill the tank only on an area of bare ground. While fueling the
tank, keep heat, sparks and open flame away. Carefully clean up
any spilled fuel before starting engine.
•
Always fill fuel tank in an area with plenty of ventilation to avoid
inhaling dangerous fumes.
•
NEVER store fuel for your generator in the home. Gasoline,
propane, kerosene, and other flammable liquids should be
stored outside of living areas in properly-labeled, non-glass
safety containers. Do not store them near a fuel-burning
appliance, such as a natural gas water heater in a garage. If the
fuel is spilled or the container is not sealed properly, invisible
vapors from the fuel can travel along the ground and can be
ignited by the appliance's pilot light or by arcing from electric
switches in the appliance.
SAFETY
WARNING
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