Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
General Safety Information | GENERAL SAFETY | become entangled in moving | ||||||||||
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chemicals, including lead, known to | and understand all |
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the State of California to cause cancer | instructions. Failure to follow safety | operation. | ||||||||||
and birth defects or other reproductive | precautions or instructions can | • Be sure all powered devices are shut | ||||||||||
harm. Wash hands after handling. | ||||||||||||
cause equipment damage and or | ||||||||||||
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| Engine instructions for these units | ||||||||||
contains chemicals known to the State | • Keep the welder / generator clean | |||||||||||
of California to cause cancer, birth | are contained in a separate manual. | |||||||||||
and well maintained at all times. | ||||||||||||
defects, or other reproductive harm. | Retain all manuals for future | |||||||||||
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| This product, when | reference. | • Be sure that all tools and appliances | ||||||||
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produces fumes or gases which contain |
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chemicals known to the State of |
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this welder / generator in |
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| three prong power cords. If an | ||||||||
California to cause birth defects (or |
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other reproductive harm) and, in some | an explosive or flammable |
| extension cord is used, be sure | |||||||||
cases, cancer (California Health & Safety | atmosphere or poorly |
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ventilated area. |
Code Section 25249.5 et seq.) | grounding. |
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You can | • Never use this welder / generator |
| Do not operate this | |
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| welder / generator | ||
create dust when you cut, |
| specified by the manufacturer. | on wet surfaces or in the rain. | |
sand, drill or grind materials |
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| Never operate this welder / |
| Shut off the engine | |
such as wood, paint, metal, |
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| generator under conditions not |
| and disconnect the | |
concrete, cement, or other masonry. This |
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dust often contains chemicals known |
| approved by the manufacturer. | spark plug wire before performing any | |
| service or maintenance to the unit. | |||
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other |
| Never attempt to modify this | ||
| • Use only unleaded fuel. Do not refill | |||
reproductive harm. Wear protective |
| welder / generator to perform in | ||
gear. |
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| the fuel tank while the engine is | |
| any manner not intended by the |
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EMISSIONS |
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| fuel spillage during refills. Be sure | ||
Engines that are | • For maintenance and repairs, |
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| the fuel tank cap is securely in place | |||
certified to comply |
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| use only products and parts |
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with U.S. EPA emission regulations for |
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| before starting the engine. Clean up | |
| recommended by the manufacturer. |
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SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are |
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| any spilled fuel before starting the | |
certified to operate on regular unleaded | • | Be sure that the welder / generator |
| engine. Allow engine to cool for at |
gasoline, and may include the following |
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| is properly grounded to an external |
| least two minutes before refueling. | |
emission control systems: (EM) Engine |
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| ground path prior to operation. |
| Do not add fuel while smoking or | |
Modifications and (TWC) |
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Catalyst (if so equipped). |
| Refer to the section entitled |
| if unit is near any sparks or open |
Using a generator |
| "Grounding Instructions" for proper |
| flames. Do not overfill tank - allow |
indoors CAN KILL |
| grounding procedures. |
| room for fuel to expand. Always |
YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust | • | Be sure that the welder / generator |
| keep nozzle in contact with tank |
contains carbon monoxide. This is a |
| during fueling. | ||
| is operated only by persons who |
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poison you cannot see or smell. |
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| • | This welder / generator may be used | ||
• NEVER use inside a house or |
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| instructions. |
| for emergency | |
garage, EVEN IF doors and windows |
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| In such cases, a manual transfer | |
are open. | • | Be sure that the welder / generator |
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| switch must be installed between | |||
• Only use OUTSIDE and far away |
| is placed on a flat level surface |
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| the electric utilities meter and the | ||
| prior to and during operation. The |
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from windows, doors and vents. |
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| electrical distribution box. This | ||
| welder / generator must not slide or |
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| switch should be installed by a | |
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| shift during operation. |
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| licensed electrician. | |
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| Never mix oil with | ||
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| gasoline for this | |
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| engine. This is a four cycle engine | ||
| • Do not allow persons wearing | designed to run on pure gasoline. Oil | ||
| is used for engine lubrication purposes | |||
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| loose clothing or jewelry to start | ||
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| or operate the welder / generator. |
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| Loose clothing or jewelry may |
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