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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
Symbol
Name
Designation/Explanation
Safety Alert
Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s
Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s
manual before using this product.
Wet Conditions Alert
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Electric Shock
Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can
result in electric shock.
Toxic Fumes
Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting,
or death.
Fire/Explosion
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or
explosion can cause severe burns or death.
Hot Surface and
Exhaust Gases
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot
surface and do not place any body parts in the path of hot exhaust
gases.
Lifting Hazard
To reduce the risk of serious injury, avoid attempting to lift the gen-
erator alone.
Ground
Consult with local electrician to determine grounding requirements
before operation.
V
Volts
Voltage
A
Amperes
Current
Hz
Hertz
Frequency (cycles per second)
W
Watt
Power
hrs
Hours
Time
gal
Gallon
Volume
qt
Quart
Volume
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
Symbol
Signal
Meaning
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but
not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).