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to explosion even if not direcdy in
contact with fuel.
Do not operate near open flame.
Do not smoke near generator.
Always operate on a firm, level
surface.
Always turn generator off before
refueling. Allow generator to cool for
at least 2 minutes before removing
fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
Do not overfill fuel tank. Gasoline may
expand during operation. Do not fill to
the top of the tank. Allow for
expansion.
Always check for spilled fuel before
operating. Clean up any spilled fuel
before starting.
Empty fuel tank before storing or
transporting the generator.
Before transporting, turn fuel
the air
vent knob
to
OFF
position.
IMPORTANT
:
Use only
UNLEADED
gasoline.
Do not use old gasoline.
Never use an oil / gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water into the
fuel tank.
Step 3 - GROUND THE
GENERATOR
WARNING:
Failure to
properly ground the generator can
result in electrocution.
Ground the generator by tightening the
grounding nut on the front control panel
against a grounding wire. A generally
acceptable grounding wire is a No. 12
AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded
copper wire. This grounding wire should
be connected at the other end to a
copper, brass, or steel-grounding rod
that is driven into the earth. Wire and
grounding rod are not included in
generator contents.
Grounding codes can vary by location.
Contact a local electrician for area
codes.
USING THE
GENERATOR
WARNING:
When this
generator is used on a building’s wiring
system, the generator must be installed
by a qualified electrician and connected
to a transfer switch as a separately
derived system in accordance with the
National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The
generator shall be connected to a
transfer switch that switches all
conductors other than the equipment
grounding conductor. The frame of the
generator shall be connected to an
approved grounding electrode.
For power outages, permanently
installed stationary generators are
better suited for providing backup
power to the home. Even a properly
connected portable generator can
become overloaded. This may result in
overheating or stressing the machine’s
components, possibly leading to a
generator failure.
Before connecting electrical devices,
allow the generator to run for a few
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