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GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual is provided for you so that your generator may be properly, safely and effectively applied and operated. Please read and understand all aspects of this manual before operating your generator set. Please also read and understand the documentation supplied with this generator regarding the engine. Keep this documentation in a safe and accessible place so that reference can be made as needed. All operators, users and subsequent owners of this generator must read and understand all aspects of this documentation before operation.
SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER
Certain States and Jurisdictions require that engine driven equipment be fitted with spark arresting mufflers. Depending on the generator model, spark arresting mufflers may or may not be fitted. If spark arresting mufflers are required for your specific local and the generator muffler is not spark arresting, contact your local dealer for instructions for a retrofit.
EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
The exhaust emission control system for this generator complies to the standards set forth by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Warranties for the exhaust emission system are administered by the respective engine manufacturers. Refer to the engine documentation for warranty information.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
THIS SYMBOL IS USED THROUGHOUT YOUR
OWNER’S MANUAL TO BRING ATTENTION TO 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD ENDANGER YOU OR OTHERS AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATION.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR WITHIN AN
ENCLOSED AREA. THE EXHAUST GASES OF THIS
GENERATOR EMIT “DEADLY” CARBON MONOXIDE. EXPOSURE TO CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, HEADACHES, NAUSEA, SEVERE SICKNESS OR DEATH.
DANGER: THIS GENERATOR SET PRODUCES
ELECTRICAL CURRENT. THEREFORE, SAFETY 
GUIDELINES MUST BE FOLLOWED. IMPROPER USE OF THIS GENERATOR CAN RESULT IN
ELECTROCUTION, INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE,
SERVICE OR REPAIR THIS GENERATOR UNLESS FULLY QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR IF THE AMBIENT TEMPATURE EXCEEDS 104ºF/40ºC.
SAFETY RULES
DANGER: This generator set is designed to be
operated in dry conditions and for outdoor areas only. Never operate this generator indoors.
Never operate this generator in rain, snow, sleet or generally wet conditions. Damage to the generator, bodily injury, or death could result from electrocution.
DANGER: If this generator is connected to a
building, home, business, or any other electrical circuit normally fed by utility power, steps must be taken to insure the generator output and the utility
power are positively isolated. Failure to isolate the utility and generator electrical systems will result in generator damage and could result in injury or death to utility workers due to the backfeed of electricity.
CAUTION: Do not exceed the rated capacity of
the generator. The total electrical loads at each 
outlet must be added to determine the total electrical load. The total load must not exceed the rated capacity of the generator. If the driven apparatus does not list wattage, but only amperage, wattage may be determined by multiplying amperage times voltage (watts
= amps X volts).
CAUTION: Do not tamper with the engine-
governed speed. The generator operates at a 
nominal speed of 3600 rpm. Increases in speed over the 3600 rpm nominal will increase the chance of
personal injury due to rotational stresses on the rotating members. Operation of the generator at speeds below the nominal 3600 rpm could cause damage to the generator or driven apparatus due to low voltage output.
CAUTION: Do not modify or misapply your
generator set. Operation of the generator other than intended, could result in generator set
damage, bodily injury or even death from electrocution.
BATTERY SAFETY
WARNING: STORAGE BATTERIES PRODUCE
AND RELEASE EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS 
WHEN CHARGING. THE SLIGHTEST SPARK, FLAME OR BURNING ASH CAN IGNITE THESE GASES CAUSING A SERIOUS EXPLOSION THAT COULD RESULT IN BLINDNESS OR OTHER SERIOUS
INJURIES.
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