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8.! WARNING Battery contains sulfuric acid. Battery acid is poisonous if swallowed. Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Do not tilt generator with battery installed. Tilting could cause battery acid to spill. Wear protective clothing and face shield when servicing. Keep out of children’s reach.
9.! WARNING Only a qualified electrical service person should service and repair generator.
•Generator produces high voltage. Use extreme caution when working on electrical parts.
•Always remove spark plug wire from spark plug before servicing. This will prevent accidental starting.
•When working on generator, avoid hot muffler, exhaust manifold, and engine parts. Severe burns may occur.
•Do not work on generator when tired.
•Use only factory approved replacement parts.
10.! WARNING Store generator in a
11.! CAUTION Never operate generator
•if engine speed changes greatly
•if engine misfires often
•if powered items overheat
•if electrical output drops
•if it is sparking
•if it produces smoke or flames
•if it vibrates at high levels
•if it has a damaged receptacle
12.! CAUTION Keep generator and nearby areas clean.
•Keep generator free of oil, mud, and other foreign matter.
•Remove anything that creates slippery areas around generator.
•Remove oily rags and other items that create fire hazards.
•Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Make sure it is rated ABC by the NFPA. They are good for all uses. Consult your local fire department.
•Keep fire extinguisher well maintained. Be familiar with its use.
13.! CAUTION Know how to stop engine quickly. Know how to use all controls.
14.! CAUTION Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing loss.
•When working around generator, wear approved hearing protection.
•Remember neighbors when using generator.
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