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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating instructions in the Instruction Manual before operating or maintaining this generator.
Most accidents that result from generator operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the ‘‘SAFETY’’ section of this Instruction Manual and in the sections which contain the operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by WARNINGS on the generator and in this Instruction Manual.
NEVER use this generator in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI.
MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or may cause machine damage.
NOTE emphasizes essential information.
SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING GENERATORS
READ ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS GENERATOR:
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Familiarity and proper training are required for the safe operation of generators. A generator operated improperly or by untrained personnel can be dangerous. Become familiar with all of the generator's controls, output receptacles and connections. Know how to stop generator in case of emergency. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electrical shock, property damage, and/or serious personal injury or death. Do not operate the generator unless it is fully assembled.
NOTE: All HITACHI generators come with a Honda engine owner’s manual. The Honda manual overrides this manual on all engine topics.
WARNING: 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 a dangerous amount of exhaust gas. To keep exhaust from building up, provide adequate ventilation. Do not operate the generator in a room, cave, or tunnel unless professionally installed exhaust hoses are used.
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDS
The generator produces enough electrical power to cause serious shock or electrocution if misused. Using a generator or an electrical device in wet conditions — near water, on wet grass, in damp areas, in rain or snow — could result in electrocution. Keep the generator dry at all times.
This generator is not designed to be stored outdoors unprotected from the weather. Moisture or ice can cause a malfunction or short in electrical components, which could result in electrocution. Test GFCI outlets and accessories before each use.
Check all electrical components on the control panel before each use.
Do not connect this generator to any building’s electrical system unless a licensed electrician has installed an isolation switch. Failure to do so can result in property damage or death.
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