WARNING!
Do not connect to a building’s electrical system unless a transfer switch has been installed by a qualified electrician. Using a generator or an electrical appliance in wet conditions such as rain or snow or near a pool or sprinkler system, or when your hands are wet, could result in electrocution. Keep the generator dry.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Generators are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating your generator. You can help prevent accidents by being familiar with your generator’s controls and by observing safe operating procedures.
Operator Responsibility
Know how to stop the generator quickly in case of emergency. (See Page 14) Understand the use of all generator controls, output receptacles and connections.
Be sure that anyone who operates the generator receives proper instruction. Do not let children operate the generator.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death. If you run the generator in an area that is confined, or even partially enclosed, the air you breathe could contain dangerous amounts of exhaust gas. To keep exhaust gas from building up, provide adequate ventilation.
Electric Shock Hazards
The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious shock or electrocution if misused. Using a generator or electrical appliance in wet conditions, such as rain or snow, or near a pool or sprinkler system, or when your hands are wet, could result in electrocution. Keep the generator dry.
If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather, check all electrical components on the control panel, before each use. Moisture or ice can cause a malfunction or short circuit in electrical components which could result in electrocution.
Do not connect to a building’s electrical system unless a transfer switch has been installed by a qualified electrician.
Fire and Burn Hazards
The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.
•Keep the generator at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from buildings and other equipment during operation.
•Do not enclose the generator in any structure.
•Keep flammable materials away from the generator.
The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine.
•Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot.
•Let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions.
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