Manual

OperatorSafety
EquipmentDescription
Read this manuaJcarefully and becomefamiJiar
...... with yourgenerator. Knowits applications, its
limitationsand any hazardsinvoJved.
The generator is an engine-driven, revolvingfield, alternating
current (AC) generator, it was designedto supply electrical
power for operating compatible electricallighting, appliances,
tools and motor loads.The generator's revolving field is
driven at about 3,600 rpm by a single-cylinder engine.
NOTICE Exceedinggeneratorswattage/amperagecapacity
could damage generator and/or electrical devices connected
to it.
• DONOTexceedthe generator'swattage/amperagecapacity.See
Don'tOverloadGeneratorinthe Operationsection.
Everyeffort has been madeto ensure that the information in
this manual is both accurateand current. However,the
manufacturer reservesthe right to change,alter or otherwise
improve the generator and this documentation at any time
without prior notice.
The Emission Control System for this generator is warranted
for standards set by the Environmental ProtectionAgency
and the California Air Resources Board.
importantSafety information
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard.The warnings in
this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are,
therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure,work
method or operating technique that the manufacturer does
not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it
is safe for you and others. You must also makesure that the
procedure, work method or operating technique that you
choose does not renderthe generator unsafe.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
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,A The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal
injury hazard.A signal word (DANGER,WARNING,or
CAUTION)is used with the alert symbol to designatea
degreeor level of hazardseriousness.A safety symbol may
be used to representthe type of hazard.The signal word
NOTICEis usedto address practicesnot relatedto personal
injury.
,_, DANGERindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
_i_WARNINGindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
,A CAUTIONindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICEaddress practices not related to personal injury.
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