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SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Never use the generator to power medical support
equipment.
• Do not operate the generator when tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
• Do not use the generator with electrical cords that
are worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged.
• All electrical tools and appliances operated from this
generator must be properly grounded by use of a third
wire or be double-insulated.
• When this generator is used to supply a building wiring
system, the generator must be installed by a qualified
electrician and connected to a transfer switch as a
separately derived system in accordance with NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code.
• If feeling sick, dizzy, or weak while using the
generator, move to fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a
doctor. This may be carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Only use the generator OUTSIDE and far away from
windows, doors, and vents as recommended by the
US Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Specific
homes and/or wind conditions may require additional
distance.
• While operating and storing, keep at least five feet
of clearance on all sides of the generator, including
overhead. Allow the generator to cool a minimum of 30
minutes before storage. Heat created by the muffler and
exhaust gases could be hot enough to cause serious
burns and/or ignite combustible objects.
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Do not touch the muffler or engine. They are very HOT
and will cause severe burns. Do not put body parts or
any flammable or combustible materials in the direct
path of the exhaust.
Always remove any tools, or other service equipment
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used during maintenance, away from the generator
before operating.
• Avoid skin contact with engine oil or gasoline. Wear
protective clothing and equipment. Wash all exposed
skin with soap and water.
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FUEL SAFETY
• Store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
• Do not smoke when filling the generator with gasoline.
• Do not allow the gas tank to overflow when filling.
• Turn off the engine and allow it to cool for two
minutes before adding gasoline or oil to the generator.
• Never remove the fuel cap when the generator is
running. Turn off the engine and allow the unit to cool
for at least two minutes. Remove the fuel cap slowly
to release pressure, keep fuel from escaping around
the cap, and to avoid the heat from the muffler igniting
fuel vapors. Tighten the fuel cap securely after
refueling.
• Clean any spilled fuel from the unit.
• Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel.
• Never overfill the fuel tank. Leave room for fuel to
expand. Overfilling the fuel tank can result in a sudden
overflow of gasoline and result in spilled gasoline
coming in contact with HOT surfaces.
• Spilled fuel can ignite. If fuel is spilled on the generator,
clean any spills immediately. Dispose of rag properly.
Allow the area of spilled fuel to dry before operating
the generator.
• Wear eye protection while refueling.
• Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
• Store any containers containing gasoline in a well-
ventilated area, away from any combustibles or source
of ignition.
GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPOR (GAS)
Fire and explosion hazard. Gasoline and LPG/propane
are highly explosive and flammable and can cause
severe burns or death.
• In case of a gas fire, do not attempt to extinguish
the flame if the fuel tank valve is in the ON position.
Introducing an extinguisher to a generator with an open
fuel valve could create an explosion hazard.
• Gas has a distinctive odor, this will help detect potential
leaks quickly.
• Gas vapors can cause a fire if ignited.
• Gasoline is a skin irritant and needs to be cleaned up
immediately if it comes in contact with the skin.
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