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RISK OF INJURY AND PROPERTY

DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING

GENERATOR

HAZARD

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

 

 

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

 

 

 

Fire, Inhalation,

Fuel or oil can leak or spill and

 

If generator is equipped with a

Damage to

could result in fire or breathing

 

fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve

Vehicle Surfaces

hazard, serious injury or death

 

to the off position before

 

 

 

 

can result. Fuel or oil leaks will

 

transporting to avoid fuel leaks.

 

 

 

 

damage carpet, paint or other

 

If generator is not equipped with

 

 

 

 

surfaces in vehicles or trailers.

 

a fuel shut-off valve, drain the

 

 

 

 

 

 

fuel from tank before transport-

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing. Transport fuel only in an

 

 

 

 

 

 

OSHA approved container.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Always place generator on a

 

 

 

 

 

 

protective mat when transport-

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing to protect against damage to

 

 

 

 

 

 

vehicle from leaks. Remove

 

 

 

 

 

 

generator from vehicle immedi-

 

 

 

 

 

 

ately upon arrival at your desti-

 

 

 

 

 

 

nation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAZARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAZARD

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

 

 

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gasoline

Breathing exhaust fumes will

 

Operate generator in clean, dry,

engines produce

cause serious injury or death.

 

well ventilated area. Never

toxic carbon

 

 

operate unit in enclosed areas

monoxide

 

 

such as garages, basements,

exhaust fumes.

 

 

storage, sheds, or in any

 

 

 

 

 

 

location occupied by humans or

 

 

 

 

 

 

animals. Keep children, pets and

 

 

 

 

 

 

others away from area of operat-

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAZARD

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

 

 

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operation of

All sources of energy include the

 

Review and understand all of

generator in

potential for injury. Unsafe

 

 

the operating instructions and

careless manner

operation or maintenance of your

 

 

warnings in this manual.

 

 

 

 

generator could lead to serious

 

Become familiar with the oper-

 

 

 

 

injury or death to you or others.

 

 

ation and controls of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

generator. Know how to shut it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

off quickly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equip area of operation with a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fire extinguisher certified to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

handle gasoline or fuel fires.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep children or others away

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from the generator at all times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Generator Consumer General and Service Information Consumer Safety InformationWhen installing a Double Safety Guidelines / DefinitionsImportant Safety Instructions Risk of Electrocution and FireOperation When damagedRisk of Electrocution and Fire Generator in rainRisk of Fire Unit Indoors or in ANYConfined Area Risk of Breathing Inhalation Hazard Risk of Unsafe OperationRisk of HOT Surfaces Specifications Risk of Moving PartsRisk from Lifting Assembly UnpackingAssemble Portablility KIT Valve stem Other Loose Parts Obtaining Electricity from the Generator Double Throw Transfer SwitchGrounding the Generator Extension CordsOperation To Start the Engine Connecting Electrical Loads Stopping EngineGenerator Maintenance MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Customer Responsibilities TableStorage Engine PreparationGenerator Wattage Calculations Determining Wattage RequirementsApplication Guide Starting Wattage RequirementsHousehold Wattage Calculator Appliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage TotalTroubleshooting Guide StartLimited Warranty Responsibility of Original Purchaser initial UserENG A02871 Quick Facts