SAFETY RULES
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
•When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
•NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR
•Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
•Use approved spark plug tester.
•DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
•DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
•Allow equipment to cool before touching.
•Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of generator including overhead.
•Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered by an internal combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service standard
CAUTION
Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury and damage to generator.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
•DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed.
•DO NOT modify generator in any way.
CAUTION
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
•See “Don’t Overload Generator”.
•Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical loads.
•Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for operation.
•Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before stopping generator.
CAUTION
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and shorten its life.
•Use generator only for intended uses.
•If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or call
•Operate generator only on level surfaces.
•DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.
•DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
•If connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect them from generator.
•Shut off generator if:
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