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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER:
Carbon Monoxide.
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL
YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide
(CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. If you can
smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO. But even
if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.
Never use a generator inside homes, garages, crawl-
spaces, or other partly enclosed areas. Deadly levels
of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using
a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply
enough fresh air.
ONLY use a generator outdoors and far away from open
windows, doors, and vents. These openings can pull in
generator exhaust.
Even when you use a generator correctly, CO may leak
into the home. ALWAYS use a battery-powered or battery-
backup CO alarm in the home.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has
been running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor.
You could have carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below could result in electrocution, fire,
and/or carbon monoxide poisoning, which can cause death
or serious injury.
WARNING:
In some applications, National Electric Code requires gen-
erator to be grounded to an approved earth ground. Before
using the ground terminal, consult a qualified electrician,
electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction for
local codes or ordinances that apply to the intended use of
the generator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions that should be
followed during installation and maintenance of the generator
and batteries.
Do not connect to a building’s electrical system unless the
generator and transfer switch have been properly installed
and the electrical output has been verified by a qualified
electrician. The connection must isolate the generator power
from utility power and must comply with all applicable laws
and electrical codes.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
Do not start or operate the engine in a confined space, build-
ing, near open windows, or in other unventilated space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. Carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and extremely dangerous
gas, can cause unconsciousness or death.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 10 feet away.
Wear sturdy and dry shoes or boots. Do not operate while
barefoot.
Do not operate generator when you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and
all hot surfaces of the unit.
Do not touch bare wire or receptacles.
Do not use generator with electrical cords which are worn,
frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged.
Before storing, allow the engine to cool for 30 minutes and
drain fuel from the unit.
Do not operate or store the generator in rain, snow, or wet
weather.
Store the generator in a well-ventilated area with the fuel
tank empty. Fuel should not be stored near the generator.
Empty fuel tank, place the engine switch/fuel valve/choke
lever in the
OFF
position, and restrain the unit from moving
before transporting in a vehicle.
Provide a plastic sheet or absorbent pad below the generator
to catch any drips of fuel or lubricant when transporting.
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with
care. It is highly flammable.
Do not smoke while handling fuel.
Store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
Position the unit on level ground, stop engine, and allow to
cool for five minutes before refueling.
Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel
from escaping around the cap.
Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
Wipe spilled fuel from the unit.
Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circumstances.
Generators vibrate in normal use. During and after the use
of the generator, inspect the generator as well as extension
cords and power supply cords connected to it for damage
resulting from vibration. Have damaged items repaired or
replaced as necessary. Do not use plugs or cords that show
signs of damage such as broken or cracked insulation or
damaged blades.
For power outages, permanently installed stationary gen-
erators are better suited for providing back-up power to
the home. Even a properly connected portable generator
can become overloaded. This may result in overheating or
stressing the generator components, possibly leading to
generator failure.
Use only recommended or equivalent replacement parts
and accessories and follow instructions in the
Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of any other parts or failure to
follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock
or injury.
Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this Opera-
tor’s Manual.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel
leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.
