SAFETY RULES
WARNING
Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
•Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
•Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
•DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure (even if doors or windows are open), including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
WARNING
Generator produces powerful voltage.
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 generator for backup power, notify utility company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from electric utility.
•Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any damp or highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work.
•DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
•DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
•DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet weather.
•DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
•DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or service generator.
WARNING
•This generator must not be used on marine applications.
•Using this generator in marine applications could result in bodily injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
Petrol and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING PETROL
•Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing petrol cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
•Fill or drain petrol tank outdoors.
•DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for petrol expansion.
•Keep petrol away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
•DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
•Ensure spark plug, muffler, petrol cap and air cleaner are in place.
•DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
•Wait for any spilled petrol to evaporate before starting engine.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
•Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes petrol to spill.
•This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine applications.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
•Transport/repair with petrol tank EMPTY or with petrol shutoff valve OFF.
•Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING PETROL OR EQUIPMENT WITH PETROL IN TANK
•Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite petrol vapors.
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