Owner's Manual

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BEFORE OPERATION
ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED?
Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will
significantl
y reduce your risk of injury.
Knowledge
Read and u
nderstand this manual. Know what the controls do and how
to operate them.
Familiarize yourself with the generator and
its opera
tion before you
begin using it. Know how to quickly shut off the generator in case of
an emergency.
If the generator is being used to power appliances, be sure that they do
not exceed the generator’s load rating (see page 30
).
IS YOUR GENERATOR READY TO GO?
For your safety, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations,
and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very important
to take a few moments before you operate the generator to check its
condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you find, or have your
servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the generator.
To prevent a possible fire, keep the generator at least 3 feet (1 meter)
away
from building walls and other equipment during operation. Do not
place flammable objects close to the engine.
Before beginning your pre-operation checks, be sure the generator is on
a level surface and the engine sw
itch is in the OFF position.
Improperly maintaining this
generator, or failing to correct a
problem before operation, could
cause a malfunction in which you
could be seriously injured.
Always perform a pre-operation
inspection bef
ore each operation,
and correct any problem.
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