Risk of unsafe operation
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Operation of generator in careless | All sources of energy include the | • Review and understand all of the |
manner. | potential for injury. Unsafe operation or | operating instructions and warnings |
| maintenance of your generator could | in this manual. |
| lead to serious injury or death to you | • Become familiar with the operation |
| or others. | |
| and controls of the generator. Know | |
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| how to shut it off quickly. |
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| • Equip area of operation with a fire |
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| extinguisher certified to handle |
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| gasoline or fuel fires. |
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| • Keep children or others away from |
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| the generator at all times. |
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Operation of the generator in | Operation on the generator in such an | Never operate the generator in |
the presence of explosive or | environment may result in causing a | conditions where explosive |
dangerous gasses. | fire or explosion from the generator or | gases or chemicals may be |
| connected appliances. | present. This includes, boats, pits |
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| and any area where ventilation of |
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| fresh air is not available. |
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Operating generator while | Generator will not operate properly and | Never operate generator while |
suspended | will cause damage to the generator | suspended or in an unlevel position. |
| and could cause serious injury or death | Always operate generate on a flat, |
| to you or others. | level surface. |
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Risk of moving parts
Hazard | What could happen | How to prevent it |
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Contact with moving parts can | The generator contains parts which | Never operate generator with guarding |
result in serious injury. | rotate at high speed during operation. | or cover plates removed. Avoid wearing |
| These parts are covered by guarding to | loose fitting clothing or jewellery which |
| prevent injury. | could be caught by moving parts. |
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