Operating Guide

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Electrical Hazards
DANGER: Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,
terminals, and connections while generator is
running will result in death or serious injury.
(000144)
DANGER: Electrocution. Water contact with a
power source, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury. (000104)
DANGER: Electrocution. In the event of electrical
accident, immediately shut power OFF. Use non-
conductive implements to free victim from live
conductor. Apply first aid and get medical help.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury. (000145)
DANGER: Electrocution. Turn utility and emer-
gency power supplies to OFF before connecting
power source and load lines. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury. (000116)
WARNING: Equipment and property damage. Do
not alter construction of, installation, or block
ventilation for generator. Failure to do so could
result in unsafe operation or damage to the gen-
erator. (000146)
• The National Electric Code (NEC) requires the frame and
external electrically conductive parts of the generator be
correctly connected to an approved earth ground. Local
electrical codes may also require correct grounding of
the generator. Consult with a local electrician for
grounding requirements in the area.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter in any damp or
highly conductive area (such as metal decking or steel
work).
• Once generator has been started outside, connect elec-
trical loads to extension cord(s) inside.
Exhaust and Location Hazards
DANGER: Asphyxiation. Running engines produce
carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poison-
ous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. (000103)
DANGER: Asphyxiation. The exhaust system must
be properly maintained. Do not alter or modify the
exhaust system as to render it unsafe or make it
noncompliant with local codes and/or standards.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury. (000179b)
WARNING: Equipment and property damage. Do
not alter construction of, installation, or block
ventilation for generator. Failure to do so could
result in unsafe operation or damage to the gen-
erator. (000146)
WARNING: Asphyxiation. Always use a battery
operated carbon monoxide alarm indoors and
inst
alled according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury. (000178a)
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator
has been running, move to fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a
doctor, as you could have carbon monoxide poisoning.
• NEVER run a generator indoors or in a partly enclosed
area such as garages.
• ONLY use outdoors and far away from windows, doors,
vents, crawl spaces and in an area where adequate ven-
tilation is available and will not accumulate deadly
exhaust gas.
• Using a fan or opening a door will not provide sufficient
ventilation.
• Point muffler exhaust away from people and occupied
buildings.
Fire Hazards
DANGER: Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel in a
well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury. (000105)
DANGER: Explosion and Fire. Do not fill fuel tank
past full line. Allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling
may cause fuel to spill onto engine causing fire or
explosion, which will result in death or serious
injury. (000214)
WARNING: Personal injury. Do not insert any
object through the air cooling slots. Generator
can start at any time and could result in death,
serious injury, and unit damage. (000142a)
WARNING: Fire risk. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable. Do not operate indoors.
Doing so could result in death, serious injury, or
property or equipment damage. (000281)
WARNING: Explosion and fire risk. Do not smoke
near unit. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do
so could result in death, serious injury, or prop-
erty or equipment damage. (000282)
WARNING: Explosion and Fire. Do not smoke while
refueling unit. Failure to do so could result in
death, serious injury, or property or equipment
damage. (000284a)
• Allow at least 5 ft (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of the
generator when operating to prevent overheating and
fire.
• Do not operate the generator if connected electrical
devices overheat, if electrical output is lost, if engine or
generator sparks, or if flames or smoke are observed
while unit is running.
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times.
Service/General Hazards
WARNING: Equipment and property damage. Do
not operate unit on uneven surfaces, or areas of
excessive moisture, dirt, dust or corrosive
vapors. Doing so could result in death, serious
injury, property and equipment damage. (000250)
WARNING: Moving parts. Keep clothing, hair, and
appendages away from moving parts. Failure to
do so co
uld result in death or serious injury.
(000111)