READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF FIRE
HAZARD | WHAT COULD HAPPEN | HOW TO PREVENT IT |
Attempting to fill the fuel tank while the | Gasoline and gasoline vapors can | ||
engine | is running. | become ignited by coming in contact | |
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| with hot components such as the | |
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| muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from | |
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| an electrical | spark. |
Sparks, | fire, hot objects | Cigarettes, | sparks, fires, or other hot |
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| objects can cause gasoline or gasoline | |
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| vapors to ignite. | |
Improper storage of fuel | Improperly stored fuel could lead to ac- |
| cidental ignition. Fuel improperly secured |
| could get into the hands of children or |
| other unqualified persons. |
Turn engine off and allow it to cool before adding fuel to the tank. Equip area of operation with a fire extin-
guisher certified to handle gasoline or fuel fires.
Add fuel to tank in well ventilated area. Make sure there are no sources of ignition near the generator.
Store fuel in a container designed to hold gasoline. Store container in se- cure location to prevent use by oth- ers.
Inadequate ventilation for generator
Tampering with factory set engine speed settings.
Overfilling the fuel tank- fuel spillage.
Materials placed against or near the gen- erator or operating the generator in ar- eas where the temperature exceeds 104° F. ambient can interfere with its proper ventilation features causing overheating and possible ignition of the materials.
Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation. Tampering with the engine speed adjustment could result in overheating of attachments and could cause a fire.
Spilled fuel and its vapors can become ignited from hot surfaces or sparks.
Operate generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area a minimum of four feet
from any objects or wall. DO NOT
OPERATE UNIT INDOORS OR IN
ANY CONFINED AREA.
Never attempt to "speedup" the en- gine to obtain more performance. Both the output voltage and frequency will be thrown out of standard by this
practice, endangering attachments and the user.
Use care in filling the tank to avoid spilling fuel. Make sure fuel cap is secured tightly and check engine for fuel leaks before starting engine. Move generator away from refueling area or any spillage before starting engine. Allow for fuel expansion. Keep maximum fuel level I/4inch below the tip of the fuel tank. Never refuel with the engine running.
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