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.
• Installabatteryoperatedcarbonmonoxidealarmnearthe
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).
A, 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. Kickback will pull hand
_,_4 and arm toward engine faster than you can let
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go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
• When starting engine,pull cord slowly until resistanceisfelt
andthen pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVERstart or stop enginewith electricaldevices plugged in
andturned on.
_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 generatorfor backup power, notify utility company.
Useapproved transfer equipment to isolate generator from
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 generatorin 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 generatorOFFand 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.
• If fuel 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 causes fuel to
spill.
• This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
WHENTRANSPORTING,MOVING OR REPAIRINGEQUIPMENT
• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff
valveOFF.
• DONOTtip engine or equipmentat anglewhich causes fuel to
spill.
• 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 beusedon marineapplications.
Failureto usethe appropriate U. S. CoastGuard approved
generator could result in death or serious injury and/or
property damage.