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Safety Rules
The safety alert symbol () is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are, therefore, not
NOTE: Your generator is equipped with a spark arrester muffler. The spark arrester must be maintained in effective working order by the owner/operator. In the State of California, a spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Explosion | Fire | Electrical Shock |
Toxic Fumes | Rotating Parts | Hot Surface |
Auto Start | Explosive Pressure | Chemical Burn |
Lift Hazard | Read Manual | |
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warning
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas during recharging.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause explosion.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely caustic.
Contact with battery contents will cause severe chemical burns.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current.
•DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire.
•DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
•DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.
•Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
•Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
•Use tools with insulated handles.
warning
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or death.
•Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
•Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near the bedrooms.
•Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
warning
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
warning
Certain components in this product and related accessories contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.