model no.
055-0361-0
| contact us: 1.866.523.5218
model no.
055-0361-0
| contact us: 1.866.523.5218
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
∙ Read this manual thoroughly before
operating your generator. Failure to
follow instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
∙ Generator exhaust contains carbon
monoxide: a colourless, odourless, poison
gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause
nausea, dizziness, fainting or death. If you
start to feel dizzy or weak, get to fresh air
immediately.
∙ Operate generator outdoors only in a well-
ventilated area.
∙ DO NOT operate the generator inside any
building including garages, basements,
crawlspaces, sheds, enclosure or
compartment, including the generator
compartment of a recreational vehicle.
∙ DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a
confined area through windows, doors,
vents or other openings.
∙ DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE: using
a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN
MINUTES.
∙ Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet,
hair, clothing and/or accessories.
∙ Traumatic amputation or severe laceration
can result.
∙ Keep hands and feet away from rotating
parts.
∙ Tie up long hair and remove jewellery.
∙ Operate equipment with guards in place.
∙ DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing,
dangling drawstrings or items that could
become caught.
∙ Generator produces powerful voltage.
∙ DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
∙ DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn,
damaged or frayed.
∙ DO NOT operate generator in wet weather.
∙ DO NOT allow children or unqualified
persons to operate or service the generator.
∙ Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
in damp areas and areas containing
conductive material such as metal decking.
∙ Use approved transfer equipment to isolate
generator from your electric utility and notify
your utility company before connecting your
generator to your power system.
∙ Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock.
WHEN SERVICING THE GENERATOR:
∙ Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it
where it cannot contact the plug.
∙ DO NOT check for spark with the plug
removed.
∙ Use only approved spark plug testers.
∙ Running engines produce heat. Severe
burns can occur on contact.
∙ Combustible material can catch fire on
contact.
∙ DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
∙ Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases.
∙ Allow equipment to cool before touching.
∙ Maintain at least 3’ (91.4 cm) of clearance
on all sides to ensure adequate cooling.
∙ Maintain at least 5’ (1.5 m) of clearance
from combustible materials.
∙ Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull
hand and arm towards the engine faster
than you can let go.
∙ Unintentional startup can result in
entanglement, traumatic amputation or
laceration.
∙ Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
∙ Exceeding the generator’s running capacity
can damage the generator and/or electrical
devices connected to it.
∙ DO NOT overload the generator.
∙ Start the generator and allow the engine to
stabilize before connecting electrical loads.
∙ Connect electrical equipment in the
off position, and then turn them on for
operation.
∙ Turn electrical equipment off and
disconnect before stopping the generator.
∙ DO NOT tamper with the governed speed.
∙ DO NOT modify the generator in any way.
∙ Improper treatment or use of the generator
can damage it, shorten its life and void your
warranty.
∙ Use the generator only for intended uses.
∙ Operate only on level surfaces.
∙ DO NOT expose generator to excessive
moisture, dust, or dirt.
∙ DO NOT allow any material to block the
cooling slots.
∙ If connected devices overheat, turn them off
and disconnect them from the generator.
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