Hitachi E24, Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

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 WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDS

The generator produces enough electrical power to cause serious shock or electrocution
if misused. Using a generator or an electrical device in wet conditions — near water, on
wet grass, in damp areas, in rain or snow — could result in electrocution. Keep the
generator dry at all times.
This generator is not designed to be stored outdoors unprotected from the weather.
Moisture or ice can cause a malfunction or short in electrical components, which could
result in electrocution.
Check all electrical components on the control panel before each use.
Do not connect this generator to any building’s electrical system unless a licensed
electrician has installed an isolation switch. Failure to do so can result in property damage
or death.

 WARNING: FIRE & BURN HAZARDS

The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials. Keep generator at least 1
(one) meter away from buildings and other equipment during or immediately after
operation.
Never enclose generator in any structure. Keep all flammable materials away from the
generator.

The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for some time after the
engine stops. Do not touch the muffler while the engine is running or hot.

Allow the engine and the muffler to cool before storing. See storing instructions on page 9
of this manual.

Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. Always stop the engine and allow the muffler
to cool before refueling. Never refuel while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame or
sparks. Never smoke near the generator.
Always check for spilled fuel or fuel leaks. Make sure that any spilled fuel has been wiped
up before starting the generator. When operating or transporting the generator, be sure
that it is kept upright. If the unit tilts, fuel may leak from the carburetor or fuel tank.

1. NEVER TOUCH MOVING PARTS.

Never place your hands, fingers or other body parts near the generator's moving parts.
Never insert your fingers or other objects into the housing's ventilator. Such an action invites the danger of
injuries or electric shocks.

2. NEVER USE GENERATOR FOR APPLICATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED.

Never use generator for applications other than those specified in the Instruction Manual.

3. ALWAYS KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.

Avoid injuries by not cluttering the work areas.

4. NEVER PERMIT CHILDREN OR OTHERS TO LOITER NEAR THE WORK AREA.

Keep all people (especially children) away from the work area.

5. ALWAYS WEAR PROPER APPAREL WHEN WORKING WITH THE TOOL.

Never wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in the
moving parts. Always wear non-slip footwear, preferably with steel toes.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

6.

When servicing this generator, use only authorized replacement parts.

7.

Never operate the generator when you are tired, after you have taken any medications, or have consumed any
alcoholic beverages.