Product 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 a 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.
• Proper maintenance. Improper maintenance or failure to correct a problem before operation can cause a
malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. ALWAYS perform a pre-operation inspection before each
operation, and correct any problems. ALWAYS follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and
schedules in this owner’s manual.