OWNER’S MANUAL
SAFETY
INFORMATION
Continued
9. Only a qualified electrical service per- |
son should service and repair generator. |
• Generator produces high voltage. |
Use extreme caution when working |
on electrical parts. |
• Always remove spark plug wire from |
spark plug before servicing. This will |
prevent accidental starting. |
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Gas Tank
Gas Cap/Fuel Gauge
• When working on generator, avoid hot | |
| muffler, exhaust manifold, and engine |
| parts. Severe burns may occur. |
• Do not work on generator when tired. | |
• | Use only factory approved replace- |
| ment parts. |
10. Store generator in a | |
Make sure fuel tank is empty. Never | |
store with fuel in tank. Vapors may | |
reach an open flame or spark. Fire or | |
explosion may result. | |
11. Never operate generator | |
• | if engine speed changes greatly |
• | if engine misfires often |
• | if powered items overheat |
• | if electrical output drops |
• | if it is sparking |
• | if it produces smoke or flames |
| F |
E | UEL |
| F |
Ground
Bolt
Alternator
120 Volt
Receptacle (GFCI)
Hour Meter
Control Panel
| 120V |
| TWISTLOCK |
| 120V |
120V |
|
GFCI |
|
| 120/240V |
| TWISTLOCK |
| 120/240V |
ER | TWISTLOCK |
MET |
|
HOUR |
|
| |
AUTO | RESET |
| |
ON |
|
OFF | RESET |
| T |
| RESE |
ET |
|
RES |
|
Choke
Lever
Oil Filter
120 Volt Receptacle (Duplex)
120 Volt Receptacle
120/240 Volt Receptacle
Circuit Breaker
Roll Cage
• | if it vibrates at high levels |
• | if it has a damaged receptacle |
12. Keep generator and nearby areas clean. | |
• Keep generator free of oil, mud, and | |
| other foreign matter. |
• | Remove anything that creates slip- |
| pery areas around generator. |
• | Remove oily rags and other items |
| that create fire hazards. |
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. | |
| Make sure it is rated ABC by the |
| NFPA. They are good for all uses. |
| Consult your local fire department. |
• | Keep fire extinguisher well main- |
| tained. Be familiar with its use. |
13. Know how to stop engine quickly. | |
Know how to use all controls. | |
14. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can | |
cause hearing loss. | |
• When working around generator, | |
| wear approved hearing protection. |
• Remember neighbors when using | |
| generator. |
Figure 1 - Portable Generator
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