CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug
wire and place the wire where it cannot
contact the spark plug. To prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs
to your Generator.
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DANGER: This generator is designed for
outdoor use only. Do not use this
generator inside any building or
enclosure including the generator
compartment of a recreational vehicle
(RV). Fire or an explosion may result. No
user performed modifications, including
venting of exhaust and/or cooling
ventilation, will eliminate the danger.
Also, allow at least two feet of clearance
on all sides of the generator even while
operating the unit outdoors.
CAUTION: Before using this product,
read this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
• The generator produces dangerouslyhighvoltage
that can cause extremely hazardous electricalshock.
Avoidcontact with bare wires, terminals,etc. Never
permitany unqualified person to operate or service
the generator.
• Never handle any kindof electrical cordor device
while standingin water, while barefoot or while hands
or feet are wet.
• The National ElectricCode requiresthe frame and
externalelectricallyconductiveparts of generatorbe
properlyconnected to an approved earth ground.
Local electrical codes may also requireproper
groundingof the generator. Consultwith a local
electricianfor groundingrequirements inyour area.
• Use a ground fault circuitinterrupterin any damp or
highlyconductivearea (such as metal deckingor
steel work).
• Do not use any worn, bare, frayed or otherwisedam-
aged electrical cordsets with the generator.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces and where
it willnot be exposed to excessive moisture,dirt, dust
or corrosivevapors.
• Gasoline is highlyFLAMMABLE and itsvapors are
EXPLOSIVE. Do not permit smoking,open flames,
sparks or heat in the vicinitywhilehandlinggasoline.
Avoid spillinggasolineon a hot engine. Complywith
all laws regulatingstorage and handlingof gasoline.
• Never add fuel whileunit is running.
• Do not overfillthe fuel tank. Alwaysallow roomfor
fuel expansion. Iftank isoverfilled,fuel can overflow
ontoa hotengine and cause FIRE or an EXPLO-
SION.
• Never store generatorwith fuel in tank where gaso-
linevapors mightreach an openflame or spark or
pilotlight (as on a furnace, water heater or clothes
dryer). FIRE oran EXPLOSION mightresult.
• Generator exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbon
monoxidegas. Operate this equipmentonlyin the
open air where adequate ventilationisavailable.
• The engine-generatorrequiresan adequate flow of
coolingair for its continuedproperoperation. Never
operatethe unitinsideany roomor enclosurewhere
the free flow of cooling air intoand out of the unit
mightbe obstructed.Allowat least2 feet ofclearance
onall sidesofgenerator,evenwhileoperatingunitout-
doors,oryou coulddamage the unit.
• Never start, or stop,the engine-generatorwith electri-
cal loadsconnected to receptacleswith the connect-
ed devices tumed ON. Start the engine and let itsta-
bilizebefore connectingelectrical loads. Disconnect
all electricalloadsbefore shuttingdownthe genera-
tor.
• Do not insertany objectthrough coolingslots ofthe
engine-generator.
• Never operate generator (a) in rain;(b) in any
enclosed compartment;(c) if connected electrical
devices overheat;(d) ifelectrical outputis lost;(e) if
engine or generatorsparks; (f) if flames or smokeare
observed whileunitis running;(g) if unitvibrates
excessively.
Note: Ifyou equiptheenginewitha sparkarrestormuffler,
thesparkarrestormustbe maintainedineffectiveworking
orderbythe owner/operator.
In theState ofCalifomiaa sparkarrestoris requiredbylaw
(Section4442 oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).
Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyon
federal lands.The sparkarrestorpart numberfor thisunitis
pin34479A.
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS "ATTENTION!!! BECOME
ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."