READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF FIRE
HAZARD | WHAT COULD HAPPEN | HOW TO PREVENT IT |
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Attempting to fill the fuel tank while | Gasoline and gasoline vapors can | Turn engine off and allow it to cool |
the engine is running. | become ignited by coming in contact | before adding fuel to the tank. Equip |
| with hot components such as the | area of operation with a fire extin- |
| muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from | guisher certified to handle gasoline |
| an electrical spark. | or fuel fires. |
Sparks, fire, hot objects | Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot | Add fuel to tank in well ventilated |
| objects can cause gasoline or gasoline | area. Make sure there are no sources |
| vapors to ignite. | of ignition near the generator. |
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Improper storage of fuel | Improperly stored fuel could lead to ac- | Store fuel in a OSHA approved con- |
| cidental ignition. Fuel improperly secured | tainer designed to hold gasoline. Store |
| could get into the hands of children or | container in secure location to pre- |
| other unqualified persons. | vent use by others. |
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Inadequate ventilation for generator | Materials placed against or near the gen- | Operate generator in a clean, dry, |
| erator or operating the generator in ar- | well ventilated area a minimum of four |
| eas where the temperature exceeds 104° | feet from any building, object or wall. |
| F. ambient (such as storage rooms or ga- | DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN- |
| rages) can interfere with its proper ven- | DOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED |
| tilation features causing overheating and | AREA. |
| possible ignition of the materials or |
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| buildings. |
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Tampering with factory set engine | Engine speed has been factory set to | Never attempt to |
speed settings. | provide safe operation. Tampering with | gine to obtain more performance. |
| the engine speed adjustment could re- | Both the output voltage and fre- |
| sult in overheating of attachments and | quency will be thrown out of stan- |
| could cause a fire. | dard by this practice, endangering |
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| attachments and the user. |
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Overfilling the fuel tank – fuel spill- | Spilled fuel and its vapors can become | Use care in filling the tank to avoid |
age. | ignited from hot surfaces or sparks. | spilling fuel. Make sure fuel cap is |
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| secured tightly and check engine |
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| for fuel leaks before starting |
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| engine. Move generator away from |
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| refueling area or any spillage before |
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| starting engine. Allow for fuel |
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| expansion. Keep maximum fuel |
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| level ¼ inch below the tip of the |
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| fuel tank. Never refuel with the |
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| engine running. |
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