Section 1 - Safety; Safety Notes; Operating Safety - Generac Power Systems MAGNUM MMG25IF4 Operating Manual

SAFETY NOTES

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 improper service, damage to the equipment, personal injury or death.
The following formatting options will apply when calling the readers attention to the DANGERS, WARN-
INGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES.
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property or equipment
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 unit, 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 equipment
before being allowed to operate or set up the unit. The following points should be practiced at all times:
• The area immediately surrounding the unit should be dry, clean, and free of debris.
• Position and operate the unit on a firm, level surface.
• DO NOT start a unit in need of repair.
• If the unit is equipped with a frame grounding stud, follow any local, state, and National Electrical
Code (NEC) guidelines when connecting.
• DO NOT operate the unit on a combustible surface.
• DO NOT operate a unit while tired, distracted, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Keep all body parts, clothing and other loose items away from moving parts.
• DO NOT fill fuel tank near an open flame, while smoking, or while engine is running. DO NOT fill tank
in an enclosed area with poor ventilation.
• DO NOT operate with the fuel tank cap loose or missing.
• Shut the engine down if any of the following conditions exist during operation:
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Section 1 - Safety

DANGER
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
injury.
CAUTION
damage.
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