User Manual

100460 - 3550W PORTABLE GENERATOR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 DANGER
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, 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 and 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
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a
poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and
windows are open.
ONLY use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors,
and vents.
Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in
carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
 DANGER
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 jewelry.
Operate equipment with guards in place.
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or
items that could become caught.
 WARNING
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can
start fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should
contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to
fire prevention requirements.
 DANGER
Generator produces powerful voltage.
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn, damaged or
frayed. Use Champion electrical cords only for proper
application.
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.
Connection to your home’s electrical system requires a
listed 30A transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician
and approved by the local authority having jurisdiction. The
connection must isolate the generator from the utility power
and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical
codes.
 WARNING
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 or any other metal object.
DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed.
Use only approved spark plug testers.