- Honda Portable Generator Owner's Manual

I. SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION

For your safety and the safety of others, pay special attention to these

precautions:

Operator Responsibility

Know how to stop the generator quickly in case of emergency. Unders-

tand the use of all generator controls, output receptacles, and

connections.

Be sure that anyone who operates the generator receives proper in-

struction. Do not let children operate the generator without parental

supervision.

Electric Shock Hazards

The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious shock

or electrocution if misused.

Using a generator or electrical appliance in wet conditions, such as rain

or snow, or near a pool or sprinkler system, or when your hands are

wet, could result in electrocution. Keep the generator dry.

If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather,

check the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacle, and all

other electrical components on the control panel, before each use.

Moisture or ice can cause a malfunction or short circuit in electrical

components which could result in electrocution.

Do not connect to a building’s electrical system unless an isolation

switch has been installed by a qualified electrician.

Fire and Burn Hazards

The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.

- Keep the generator at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from buildings and

other equipment during operation.

- Keep flammable materials away. from the generator.

The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for

while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler

while it is hot. Let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors.

Diesel fuel is flammable, and fuel vapor can explode. Refuel in a well

ventilated area with the engine stopped. Keep flames and sparks away,

and do not smoke in the area.

Diesel fuel may spill and ignite if the generator is tilted or overturned.

Place the generator on a firm, level surface. Avoid loose sand or snow.

Carbon Monoxide Hazards

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless

gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead

to death.

If you run the generator in an area that is confined, or even partially

enclosed, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of ex-

haust gas. To keep exhaust gas from building up, provide adequate

ventilation.