Gasoline Generator Owner's Manual

Operation (cont’d)
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• Malfunction during operation. Immediately turn off the generator if any of the following conditions
arise during operation:
o Excessive change in engine speed, slow or fast
o Overheating in load connecting devices
o Sparking or arcs from generator
o Loss of electrical output
o Receptacle damage
o Engine misfire
o Excessive vibration
o Flame or smoke
o Abnormal noise
• Adjusting / repairing. Always turn off generator and remove spark plug(s) or spark plug wire(s) before
working on the generator to prevent accidental starting.
Always discharge the capacitor before working on
the generator head to prevent electrical shock. (See Maintenance & Repair section of this manual for
instructions on how to do this.)
• Carbon monoxide poisoning. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can
kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. Follow all instructions for site selection and
positioning the generator, and avoid inhaling the exhaust. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while
using the generator, shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have
carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Other exhaust dangers. This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid inhalation of exhaust.
• Wet conditions. Do not operate the generator or handle any electrical equipment while standing in water,
while barefoot, while hands are wet or while in the rain or snow. Electric shock may result.
• Ground fault circuit interrupter. Always use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected
extension cord (or outlet, if generator is equipped) in damp or highly electrical conductive areas and on
construction jobsites to prevent electrical shock.
• Avoid contact. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, connections, etc. while the unit is running.
• Electric shock accident. If an electric shock accident occurs, immediately shut down the source of
electrical power. If this is not possible, attempt to free the victim from the live conductor. Avoid direct
contact with victim. Use a nonconducting implement, such as a dry rope or board, to free the victim from
the live conductor. Apply first aid and get immediate medical help.
• Smoking/sparks. Never smoke near the running generator, and never operate near sources of sparks or
flames.
• Hot muffler. Never touch hot muffler, hot exhaust manifold, or engine cooling fins. Exhaust and engine
parts can be very hot and will burn you.
• Moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and apparel away from drive belts, fans, and other moving parts. Never
remove any drive belt or fan guard while the unit is operating.