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This manual contains the information you need to safely and efficiently operate your generator set. During the preparation of this manual every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of its contents.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR SET UNTIL YOU CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN IT. While safety is built into every Baldor Pow'R Gard generator set, careless or improper operation could possibly result in mechanical failure, property damage, severe injury or even death.

Note that this manual covers only very basic information in regards to the engine. A separate owner's manual for the engine is supplied with this unit for your use. Please refer to this manual for information relative to engine operation, maintenance, recommendations and additional safety warnings.

As soon as you receive your generator set, inspect it closely for shipping damage. If you find some damage, notify the transportation company immediately and file a freight damage claim.

Think of this manual as a tool to help you get the most out of your generator set. WE STRONGLY

SUGGEST THAT YOU KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR GENERATOR SET AND MAKE IT AVAILABLE TO ANYONE USING THE GENERATOR SET. You should refer to the manual when questions arise in regards to the operation of the generator set and carefully observe all safety warnings and instructions contained in it.

Baldor Generators, formerly Pow'R Gard Generator Corporation has been in business since 1965. The generator sets we manufacture have earned the reputation of being of high quality and a dependable product. We take pride in this fact and continue to keep our quality standards high on our list of priorities. We are also constantly researching new technological ideas to determine if they could be used to make our generator sets even better.

Thank you for purchasing your Baldor Pow'R Gard Generator Set.

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