Chicago Electric 39461 General Safety Operational Guidelines, Warning Wear Eye Protection, Engine

WARNING: WEAR EYE PROTECTION,

RUBBER APRON AND RUBBER GLOVES WHEN WORKING AROUND A BATTERY OR PERFORMING BATTERY SERVICE. BATTERY FLUID IS AN EXTREMELY CAUSTIC SULFURIC ACID, WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT PERMIT THE BATTERY FLUID TO COME IN

CONTACT WITH YOUR CLOTHES OR SKIN.

WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE

NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE FROM THE BATTERY BEFORE PERFORMING BATTERY SERVICE OR BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ELECTRICAL SERVICE ON THE GENERATOR OR

ENGINE.

GENERAL SAFETY OPERATIONAL

GUIDELINES

∙ Read and understand all the general safety operational guidelines and rules before operating this generator.

∙ Always follow National and Local electrical codes. ∙ When moving or transporting this generator, take proper precautions to avoid fuel spillage. Further, always use common sense when lifting this generator. An adequate number of people and

proper lifting procedures must be used.

∙ Do not wire your generator to a home or structure fed by utility power without proper isolation circuitry. Consult a local licensed electrician for proper wiring of your generator to a home, business or any facility or structure fed by utility power. Failure to properly isolate utility and generator electrical power could result in generator damage or electrocution to you or a utility worker. The main breaker, which disconnects from the utility power, must be open before the generator can safely be connected.

∙ Do not operate this generator unless the generator

is in good mechanical and electrical condition.

∙ Do not overload this generator. Overloading this generator can cause generator damage, powered apparatus damage and excessive heat build up.

∙ Always keep hands, body parts, hair and clothing well away from the rotating or “HOT” parts of the generator set. Exhaust systems can cause severe burns.

∙ Do not start this generator with connected devices turned “ON”. Always make sure that connected devices are disconnected from the generator or turned “OFF” before starting the generator.

∙ Do not operate this generator within an enclosed area. The operation area of the generator must be completely open. 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.

∙ Do not install this generator in an enclosed area such as a RV or motorhome. All warranty will be null and void if installed within an enclosed area.

∙ Always insure that at least 6 feet of clearance on all sides of the generator are maintained during operation. Failure to maintain proper clearance

could damage your generator and potentially lead to fires.

∙ Never touch a receptacle or bare wire. Electrocution or shock could result.

∙ Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are EXPLOSIVE. Handle gasoline with extreme care. Failure to properly handle gasoline can result in explosion or fire. Do not permit smoking within 50ft of this generator set.

∙ NEVER REFILL A HOT GENERATOR WITH FUEL.

NEVER REFILL THE GENERATOR WHILE IT IS RUNNING. Spillage onto the engine or generator could result in an explosion or fire. Always allow the generator set to cool before refilling.

∙ Do not store this generator set in any location where gasoline fumes could potentially come into contact with sparks, a pilot light or an open flame. Improper storage of this generator could result in an explosion or fire.

∙ GROUNDING: The NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE requires that the generator frame be properly grounded to earth. A ground lug is provided on the generator frame. As a general guideline, a 10 AWG wire connected to the grounding lug of the generator on one end (located on the generator frame as indicated by the International “GROUND” symbol) and connected to a copper or brass ground rod (driven into the ground) on the other end of the wire. Some locations require generator set or other grounding. Check with a local electrician to determine the grounding requirements for your area.

∙ Electrical generators produce electricity. Therefore, never allow or perform service operations to your generator set without proper training/certification. Service operations, without proper precautions can cause severe shock and even death by electrocution.

∙ Generators operating on job or construction sites must be equipped with GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) on all circuits. Certain generator models are not equipped with GFCI circuits. Therefore, customer supplied GFCI’s must be installed in the power cords connected to the generator. Consult a local licensed electrician for proper wiring.

∙ Use only 3-Prong extension cords in good condition and make sure that the wire size within the extension cords is of sufficient size to safely carry the surge output of the generator.

∙ Never handle extension cords or electrical circuits if standing in water or if standing in a damp area.

∙ Operate, service or fill with fluids on a level surface only.

∙ Do not operate this generator in a corrosive or flammable environment.

∙ Never clean this generator with high-pressure water or a garden hose. Water can accumulate within the generator and cause fuel system, ignition system and or electrical problems or shorts. Cleaning should be done with a damp rag on a cool generator set.

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