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 gaso- | area. Make sure there are no | |
| line vapors to ignite. | sources of ignition near the genera- | |
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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 se- | tainer designed to hold gasoline. | |
| cured could get into the hands of chil- | Store container in secure location to | |
| dren or other unqualified persons. | prevent use by others. | |
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Inadequate ventilation for generator | Materials placed against or near the | Operate generator in a clean, dry, | |
| generator or operating the generator in | well ventilated area a minimum of | |
| areas where the temperature exceeds | four feet from any building, object | |
| 104° F. ambient (such as storage rooms | or wall. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT | |
| or garages) can interfere with its proper | INDOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED | |
| ventilation features causing overheat- | AREA. | |
| ing and possible ignition of the materi- |
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| als or 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 | engine 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 | |
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| from refueling area or any spillage | |
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| before starting engine. Allow for | |
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| fuel expansion. Keep maximum | |
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| fuel level ¼ inch below the tip of | |
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| the fuel tank. Never refuel with the | |
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| engine running. | |
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