WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will

 

 

 

 

pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you

 

 

 

 

can let go which could cause broken bones,

 

 

 

 

fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in

 

 

 

serious injury.

 

 

 

 

• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt

 

 

 

 

and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

 

 

 

• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in

 

 

 

 

and turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely

 

 

 

 

 

flammable and explosive which could

 

 

 

 

 

cause burns, fire or explosion resulting

 

 

 

damage.

in death, serious injury and/or property

 

 

 

 

WARNING Running engine gives off carbon

WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL

monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

•

Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes

Breathing carbon monoxide could result in death,

 

before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure

serious injury, headache, fatigue, dizziness,

 

in tank.

 

vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea or fainting.

• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.

• Operate this product ONLY outdoors.

 

 

 

 

• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

• Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near the

•

If fuel spills, wait u til it evaporates before starting engine.

bedrooms.

 

 

• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and

• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through

 

ther ignition s

urces.

windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.

 

• DO NOT operate this product inside any building, carport,

•

Check fuel l nes,

ank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks or

porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or enclosure,

 

leaks. Replace f necessary.

even if windows and doors are open.

Not

•

DO NOT light a igarette or smoke.

WARNING The engine exhaust from this pr duct

forWHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT

contains chemicals known to the State of Calif

rnia to

•

Ens re spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in

 

place.

 

cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.

WARNING Certain components in this product and

WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

• DO NOT operate this product inside any building, carport,

related accessories contain chemicals known to the State

 

porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or enclosure.

of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other

• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to

reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

 

spill.

 

 

 

 

• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to “Choke”

WARNING

 

 

 

position ( ).

 

• This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard

egulation

WHEN TRANSPORTING, MOVING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT

33CFR-183 and should not be used on marine applications.

• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff

• Failure to use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard approved

 

valve OFF.

 

generator could result in death or serious injury and/or property

• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to

damage.

 

 

 

 

 

spill.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Disconnect spark plug wire.

 

 

 

WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK

 

 

 

• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes

 

 

 

 

dryers, or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition

 

 

 

 

source because they could ignite fuel vapors.

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