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WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles or structures resulting in death, serious

injury and/or property damage. Contact with

muffler area could cause burns resulting in serious injury.

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DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases. t
Allow equipment to cool before touching.

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Exhaust outlet side of weatherproof enclosure must have at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) minimum clearance from any structure, shurbs, trees or any kind of vegetation.

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Standby generator weatherproof enclosure must be at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) from windows, doors, any wall opening, shrubs or vegetation over 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height.

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Standby generator weatherproof enclosure must have a minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 m) overhead clearance from any structure, overhang or trees.

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DO NOT place weatherproof enclosure under a deck or other type of structure that may confine airflow.

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Use only flexible fuel line provided. Connect provided fuel line to generator, DO NOT use with or substitute any other flexible fuel line.

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Smoke detector(s) MUST be installed and maintained indoors according to the manufacturer’s instructions/ recommendations. Carbon monoxide alarms cannot detect smoke.

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Keep at least minimum distances shown in General Location Guidelines to insure for proper generator cooling and maintenance clearances.

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It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest- covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.

Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system installed on this engine.

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Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts.

WARNING Starter and other rotating parts could entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories resulting in serious injury.

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NEVER operate generator without protective housings, covers, or guards in place.

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DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that could be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.

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Before servicing, remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel and disconnect Negative (NEG or -) battery cable.

CAUTION Installing the 15A fuse could cause the engine to start at any time without warning resulting in minor or moderate injury.

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Observe that the 15 Amp fuse has been removed from the control panel for shipping.

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DO NOT install this fuse until all plumbing and wiring has been completed and inspected.

CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds could result in minor injury and/or equipment damage, Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load on generator. t
DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies

correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed.

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DO NOT modify generator in any way.

NOTICE Improper treatment of generator could damage it and shorten its life.

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Use generator only for intended uses.

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If you have questions about intended use, contact your authorized dealer.

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Operate generator only on level surfaces.

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Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is critical to correct generator operation.

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The access panels/doors must be installed whenever the unit is running.

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DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.

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Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment. Never work on the equipment when you are physically or mentally fatigued.

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DO NOT start engine with air cleaner or air cleaner cover removed.

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DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.

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DO NOT use the generator or any of its parts as a step. Stepping on the unit could cause stress and break parts. This may result in dangerous operating conditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, etc.

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If connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect them from generator.

Shut off generator and contact an authorized deaker if

-electrical output is lost;

-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;

-unit vibrates excessively;

-unit makes unusual noises.

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