SAFETY RULES
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
The safety alert symbol (
) is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Explosion |
| Fire | Electrical Shock |
Toxic Fumes | Rotating Parts | Hot Surface | |
Auto Start | Explosive Pressure | Chemical Burn | |
Lift Hazard | Read Manual | ||
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas
during recharging.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause explosion.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is
extremely caustic.
Contact with battery contents will cause severe chemical burns.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current.
•DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire.
•DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
•DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.
•Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
•Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
•Use tools with insulated handles.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or death.
•Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
•Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near the bedrooms.
•Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage
Contact with power lines can cause electric shock or burn.
Lifting Hazard / Heavy Object
Can cause muscle strain or back injury.
•If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT contact any power lines.
•DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance.
•Use lifting pipes as described in the section “Lifting the Generator” in installation manual.
•The unit may shift on the lifting pipes during movement, which can cause injury.
•DO NOT lift unit by roof as damage to generator will occur.
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