SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual and the engine owner’s manual carefully. Become familiar with this generator before trying to operate or service it. Know its uses, limitations, and any hazards involved. Improper use of generator can cause severe injury or death from explosion, fire, burns, electrical shock, or carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER
Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!
Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Overexposure will cause loss of consciousness and will lead to death. Use only in
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and nausea. If you have these signs, get fresh air at once! Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes. Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this generator.
Safety information appears throughout these instructions. Pay close attention to them. Below are definitions for the safety information listed throughout this manual.
DANGER indicates a hazard which will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if you ignore warning.
WARNING indicates a hazard which can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if you ignore warning.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if you ignore warning.
1.! WARNING Gasoline presents a hazard of fire or explosion. Gasoline is flammable. Its vapor is explosive.
•Keep fuel out of children’s reach.
•Refuel generator in a
•Do not overfill fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel to expand. If you overfill tank, fuel can overflow onto hot generator. This can cause fire or explosion. After refueling, tightly close fuel tank cap.
•Do not spill fuel. Fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If fuel spills, make sure area is dry before starting engine.
•Never smoke in refueling area. Never allow open flames or sparks in area.
•Store fuel in approved container. Store fuel in a
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