Honda EXT12D Maintenance Manual page 6

To ensure safe operation
Always make a pre-operation inspection (page
the engine. You may prevent an accident or equipment damage.
Place the generator at least 1 m (3 ft) away from buildings or other
equipment during operation.
Operate the generator on a level surface.
If the generator is tilted, fuel spillage may result.
Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide.
Never run the generator in an enclosed area.
Be sure to provide adequate ventilation.
Know how to stop the generator quickly and understand operation
of all the controls. Never permit anyone to operate the generator
without proper instructions.
Keep children and pets away from the generator when it is in
operation.
Keep away from rotating parts while the generator is running.
The generator is a potential source of electrical shocks when
misused; do not operate with wet hands.
Do not operate the generator in rain or snow and do not let it get
wet.
Diesel fuel is extremely flammable and explosive under certain
conditions.
Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped.
Connections for standby power to a building's electrical system
must be made by a qualified electrician and must comply with all
applicable laws and electrical codes. Improper connections can
allow electrical current from the generator to back feed into the
utility lines. Such back feed may electrocute utility company
workers or others who contact the lines during a power outage,
and when utility power is restored, the generator may explode,
burn, or cause fires in the building's electrical system.
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