Thank you for purchasing a Honda 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
Honda Generator: EX5500.
All information in this publication is based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves 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 if it is resold.
Safety Messages
Your safety and the safety of others is 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
A c!f
receded by a safety alert symbol
and one of three words: DAN El?, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These mean
m You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t
follow instructions.
B You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t
follow instructions.
w 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:
1 NOTICE 1
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.
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