GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electrocution, fire, and/or carbon monoxide poisoning, which will cause death or serious injury.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
� Never start or run the engine inside a closed or partially enclosed area. Breathing exhaust fumes will kill you.
� Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment.
� Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 10 feet away.
� Wear sturdy and dry shoes or boots. Do not operate while barefoot.
� Do not operate generator when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
� Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit.
� Product users on United States Forest Service land, and in some states, must comply with fire prevention regula- tions. This product is not equipped with a spark arrestor. Check with the federal, state, or local authorities in your area before use.
Do not touch bare wire or receptacles.
Do not use generator with electrical cords which are worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged.
Before storing, allow the engine to cool.
Do not operate generator in rain, snow, or wet weather.
Empty fuel tank, close fuel valve, and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle.
Allow engine to cool for five minutes before refueling.
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
Do not smoke while handling fuel.
Store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
Position the unit on level ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before refueling.
Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
Wipe spilled fuel from the unit.
Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circum- stances.
Use only authorized replacement parts and accessories and follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this Operator’s Manual.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.
National Electric Code requires generator to be grounded to an approved earth ground. Before using the ground terminal, consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspec- tor, or local agency having jurisdiction for local codes or ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator.
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