Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU iN MINUTES,
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, This is
a poison you cannot see or smelJ,
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NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN iF doors
and windows are open,
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents,
_i, WARNING Runningengine gives off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
_ Breathing cancause headache,
carbon monoxide
fatigue, dizziness,vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea,fainting or death.
• OperategeneratorONLYoutdoors.
• Installa batteryoperatedcarbonmonoxidealarmnearthe
bedrooms.
Keepexhaustgas from entering a confined areathrough
windows, doors, ventilation intakes,or other openings.
DO NOTstart or run engine indoors or in an enclosedarea,
(even if windows and doors areopen), including the generator
compartment of arecreationalvehicle (RV).
_i, WARNING Theengine exhaustfrom this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
causecancer, birth defects,or other reproductive harm.
_i, WARNING Certain components in this product and
relatedaccessoriescontain chemicals known to the State
of Californiato causecancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
_i, WARNING Starter cord kickback(rapid retraction)can
result in bodily injury. Kickbackwill pull hand and
,_. arm toward enginefaster thanyou can let go.
Broken bones,fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
• Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt
andthenpullrapidlytoavoidkickback.
• NEVERstartor stopenginewithelectricaldevicespluggedin
andturnedon.
_i, WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage.
")Jl|l Failure to isolate generator from power utility can
result in death or injury to electric utility workers
due to backfeed of electrical energy.
• When using generator for backup power, notify utility company.
Useapproved transfer equipment to isolate generatorfrom
electric utility.
• Usea ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)in any damp or
highly conductive area,such asmetal deckingor steel work.
• DO NOTtouch barewires or receptacles.
• DO NOTuse generatorwith electrical cords which areworn,
frayed,bare or otherwise damaged.
• DO NOToperate generator in the rain or wet weather.
• DO NOThandle generatoror electricalcords while standing in
water, while barefoot,or while hands or feet arewet.
• DO NOTallow unqualified personsor children to operate or
servicegenerator.
_i, WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns
or death.
WHENADDINGOR DRAININGFUEL
• Turn generator OFFand let it cool at least2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosencap slowly to relievepressure in
tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DONOToverfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
• Iffuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
• Keepfuel awayfrom sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,and
other ignition sources.
• DONOTlight a cigaretteor smoke.
WHENSTARTINGEQUIPMENT
• Ensurespark plug, muffler,fuel cap,andair cleanerarein place.
• DO NOTcrank enginewith spark plug removed.
WHENOPERATINGEQUIPMENT
• DONOTtip engine or equipmentat anglewhich causesfuel to
spill.
• This generator is not for use inmobile equipment or marine
applications.
WHENTRANSPORTINGOR REPAIRINGEQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff valve
OFF.
• Disconnectspark plug wire.
WHENSTORINGFUELOR EQUIPMENTWITH FUELIN TANK
• Store awayfrom furnaces, stoves,water heaters,clothes
dryers, or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition
source becausethey can ignitefuel vapors.
A WARNING
This generatordoes not meet U. S. CoastGuard Regulation
33CFR-183and should not beused on marineapplications.
Failureto usethe appropriate U. S. CoastGuard approved
generator could result in death or serious injury and/or
property damage.