READ AN{) UNDERSTAND ALL WARNmNGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTBNG TO OPERATE GENERATOR°
RiSK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
HAZARD
Operation of generator in careless manner.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
All sources of energy include the poten- tial for injury. Unsafe operation or main- tenance of your generator could lead to serious injury or death to you or others.
HOW TO PREVENTUT
o Review and understand all of the
operating instructions and warn- ings in this manual.
o Become familiarwith the operation and controls of the generator. Know how to shut it off quickly.
o Equip area of operation with a fire extinguisher certified to handle gasoline or fuel fires.
o Keep children or others away from the generator at all times.
Operation of voltage sensitive appli=
ances without a voltage surge protec- tor.
Any gasoline operated household gen- erator will incur voltage variations caus-
ing damage to voltage sensitive appli- ances or result in fire.
Always use U.L listed voltage pro- tector to connect voltage sensitive appliances (TV, computer, stereo, etc.). Failure to use a U.L listed volt= age surge protector will void the war- ranty on your generator.
Notice: A multiple outlet strip is not a surge protector make sure you use a U.L. listed voltage surge protector.
RiSK OF HOT SURFACm=S
HAZARD | WHAT COULD HAPPEN | HOW TO PREVENT UT |
Contact with hot engine and generator components.
Contact with hot surfaces, such as em
gines exhaust components, could result in serious burns.
During operation, touch only the con- trol surfaces of the generator. Keep children away from the generator at all times. They may not be able to
recognize the hazards of this prod- uct.
RiSK OF MOVING PARTS
HAZARD | WHAT COULD HAPPEN | HOW TO PREVENTiT |
Contact with moving parts can result in serious injury.
The generator contains parts which ro- tate at high speed during operation. These parts are covered by guarding to prevent injury.
Never operate generator with guard- ing or cover plates removed. Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing or jew- elry which could be caught by mov- ing parts.
