Thank you for purchasing our generator. We want to help you get the best results from your new generator and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully. This owner’s manual describes the operation and maintenance of the Generator. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. This manual should be considered a permanent part of the generator and should remain with it even if ownership changes.
SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the generator. Please read these messages carefully. A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
DANGER - You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. WARNING - You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. CAUTION - You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
Damage Prevention Messages
You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This word means:
NOTICE - Your generator or other property could be damaged if you don’t follow instructions. The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your generator, other property, or the environment.
DANGER - CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARDS
•Always use generators outdoors, away from doors, windows and vents.
•NEVER use generators in homes, garages, basements, crawl spaces, or other enclosed or partially enclosed areas, even with ventilation.
•Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
•Install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your home, following manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING - ELECTRICAL HAZARDS:
•Keep the generator dry. Operate on a dry surface under an open,
•Dry your hands before touching the generator.
•Plug appliances directly into generator or use a
•NEVER plug the generator into a wall outlet. This practice, known as back feeding, can cause an electrocution risk to utility workers and others served by the same utility transformer.
•If necessary to connect generator to house wiring to power appliances, have a qualified electrician install appropriate equipment.
CAUTION - FIRE HAZARDS:
•Before refueling the generator, turn it off and let it cool. Fuel spilled on hot engine parts could ignite.
•Always store fuel outside of living areas in properly labeled,
•Store fuel away from any
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