Homelite HG6000 manual Specific Safety Rules

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a color- less, odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and can lead to death. If running in a confined or partially-enclosed area, the air may contain a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide. To keep ex- haust fumes from building up, always provide adequate ventilation.

Always use a battery-powered carbon monoxide detec- tor when running the generator. If you begin to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the generator, shut it off and get to fresh air immediately. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.

Place the generator on a flat, stable surface with a slope of no more than 4°.

Operate in a well-ventilated, well-lit area isolated from working areas to avoid noise interference.

Operating the generator in wet conditions could result in electrocution. Keep the unit dry.

Keep the generator a minimum of 3 feet away from all types of combustible material.

Do not operate generator near hazardous material.

Do not operate generator at a gas or natural gas filling station.

Do not touch the muffler or cylinder during or immediately after use; they are HOT and will cause burn injury.

Do not connect to a building’s electrical system unless a transfer switch has been properly installed by a qualified electrician.

To connect a generator to your existing wiring, notify your utility company that you are installing a generator

for backup power. Then have a licensed electrical contrac- tor install a transfer switch. The transfer switch isolates your home from the ability to “back feed” neutral power lines. Failure to isolate the generator from power utility can result in death or injury to electric utility workers.

Do not allow the generator’s gas tank to overflow when filling. Fill to 1 in. below the top neck of the gasoline tank to allow for fuel expansion. Check the ventilation hole in- side the fuel tank cap for debris. Do not block the vent.

Do not smoke when filling the generator with gasoline.

Allow the engine to remain in a shut-down condition for at least five minutes before adding gasoline or oil.

Do not remove the oil dipstick or the fuel tank cap when the engine is running.

Pay close attention to all safety labels located on the generator.

Keep children a minimum of 10 feet away from the gen- erator at all times.

The unit operates best in temperatures between 23°F and 104°F with a relative humidity of 90% or less.

Specific modifications for high-altitude performance are needed if the generator will always be operated at altitudes above 5,000 feet. Contact your nearest Baja authorized service center for more information and to have these modifications performed.

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

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