Operator`s manual

_iL This is the safety alert symbol, it is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
[ =_-!] Read this manual carefully and become
...................familiar with your generator. Know its
applications, its limitations, and any hazards
involved.
The safety alert symbol (,A) is used with a signal
word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial
and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a
hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if
not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol,
indicates a situation that could result in equipment
damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce
the risk of injury or death.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
• This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard
Regulation 33CFR-183 and should not be used on
marine applications.
• Failure to use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard
approved generator could result in bodily injury and/or
property damage.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Explosion Fire Electrical Shock
Toxic Fumes
'W,
Hot Surface Kickback
WARNING
Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate generator inside any building or
enclosure (even if doors or windows are open), including
the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
DANGER
Fresh Start TM fuel cap is designed to hold a cartridge
which contains fuel stabilizer.
If SWALLOWED, call physician immediately. DO NOT
induce vomiting. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. In case
of eye or skin contact, flush with water for 15 minutes.
Store unopened cartridges in a cool, dry, well ventilated
area. Keep open cartridge in fuel cap, and fuel cap
closed on fuel tank when not in use.
In the case of an emergency, contact a physician
immediately and call 1-800-424-9300 for material safety
information.
'Fuei stabilizer contains: 2,6-di-tret-butylphenol (128-39-2) and aliphatic
petroleum distillate (64742-47-8)
WARNING
When using generator for backup power, notify utility
company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate
generator from electric utility.
Use a ground circuit fault interrupter (GFCI) in any damp
or highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel
work.
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are
worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet weather.
DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while
standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet
are wet.
DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate
or service generator.
WARNING
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged in and turned on.