Use and Care Manual

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Chapter 1 — Safety First
Playing it safe when working with power equipment is always a good idea. Here are some
important precautions to make sure you stay safe.
1.1 Safety while Operating Your Generator
• Always perform an oil, fuel and air filter check before starting the engine.
• Properly clean and maintain the equipment.
• Operate the generator according to instructions for safe and dependable
service.
• Before operating the generator, read the user guide carefully. Otherwise, it
may result in personal injuries or equipment damage.
• Never run the generator in an enclosed area to avoid harm from exhaust
emissions of a poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
• The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• Be careful not to touch the exhaust system, compressor pump or
discharge tubing during operation due to risk of burns.
• Pay attention to the warning labels. The engine exhaust system will
become heated during operation and remain hot immediately after the
engine is stopped.
• Gasoline is a highly flammable and explosive liquid. Refuel in a well
ventilated area with the engine stopped.
• This portable generator is not for use with gasoline/ethanol blends with
over 15% ethanol.
• When refueling the generator, keep it away from cigarettes, open flames,
smoke and/or sparks.
• Place the generator at least 3 feet away from buildings or other equipment
during operation.
• Run the generator on a level surface. Tilting the generator may result in fuel
spills.
• Know how to stop the generator quickly and understand operation of all
the controls. Never permit anyone to operate the generator without proper
instructions.
• Keep children, pets and machinery with rotating parts away during