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Thismanual c ontains information thatis important f oryouto knowandunderstand. Thisinformation r elates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY andPREVENTING EQUIPMENT P ROBLEMS. Tohelpyourecognize t hisinformation,
weusethe symbols to theright.Please readthemanual a ndpayattention to thesesections.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which,
if not
avoided,
will result in death or serious
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death of serious
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, _
result in minor or moderate
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CAUTION
used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a
potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
result in property damage.
This product
is not equipped with a spark arresting muffler.
If the product will be used around flammable
materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items,
then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation
of California
statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code,
unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective
working order. Spark arresters are also required on some U. S. Forest service land and may also be legally
required under other statutes and ordinances.
This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive
harm. This warning is given in compliance
with California Proposition 65, as detectable amounts of
chemicals subject to proposition 65 may be contained in this product.
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INSTRUCTIONS
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HAZARD
When using this product basic precautions
should always be
followed including the following:
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
AND FIRE
Attempting to connect generator
directly to the electrical system of an'
building structure.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Back feeding electricity through a
building's electrical system to the
outside utility feed lines could en-
danger repair persons attempting to
restore service.
Attempting to connect to the incom-
ing utility service could result in
electrocution.
Restoration of electrical service while
the generator is connected to the
incoming utility could result in a fire or
serious damage if a isolator switch is
not installed.
Failure to use a double
throw
transfer
switch
when connecting
to a
structure's
electrical
system
can
damage
appliances
and WILL VOID
the manufacturer's
warranty.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Never backfeed electricity through
a structure's electrical system.
To connect to a structure's
electri-
cal system in a safe manner,
always have a Double-Throw
Transfer Switch installed by a
qualified electrician and in compli-
ance with local ordinances. (When
installing a Double-Throw
Transfer Switch, a minimum of
10 gauge wiring must be used.)
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