User's Manual

Note: Notes contain additional information important to a procedure and will be found within the regular

text body of this manual.

OPERATING SAFETY

Before using the generator be sure you read and understand all of the instructions! This equipment was

designed for specific applications; DO NOT modify or use this equipment for any application other than

which it was designed for. Equipment operated improperly or by untrained personnel can be dangerous!

Read the operating instructions and familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all instruments

and controls. Inexperienced operators should receive instruction from someone familiar with the equip-

ment before being allowed to operate or set up the generator. The following points should be practiced at

all times:

• The area immediately surrounding the generator should be dry, clean, and free of debris.

• NEVER start a unit in need of repair.

• NEVER operate the generator if any of the following conditions exist during operation:

1. Noticeable change in engine speed.

2. Loss of electrical output.

3. Equipment connected to the generator overheats.

4. Sparking occurs.

5. Engine misfires or there is excessive engine/generator vibration.

6. Operating on a combustible surface.

7. Protective covers are loose or missing.

8. If the ambient air temperature is above 110° F.

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.

This manual contains DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES which must be

followed to prevent the possibility of personal injury or death, damage to equipment, or improper service.

The following formatting options will apply when calling the readers attention to the DANGERS, WARN-

INGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES.

SAFETY NOTES

NOTICE

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in property or equipment damage.

DANGER

INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED,

WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.