Rules For Safe Operation - Generac Power Systems GN - 320 Owner's Manual

If you don't understand any portion of this manual, contact
Generac for a demonstration of actual starting, operating and
servicing procedures.
Throughout this publication and on tags and decals affixed to
the generator, DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION blocks are
used to alert you to special instruction about a particular
operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or
carelessly. Observe them carefully.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards that they
indicate. Strict compliance with the special instructions while
performing the service plus "common sense" are major
measures to prevent accidents.
The following definitions apply to DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION and NOTE blocks found throughout the manual.
These safety symbols indicate the following:
DANGER: After this heading you can read handling,
installing, operating or servicing instructions that, if not
strictly complied with, will result in personal injury.
WARNING: After this heading you can read handling,
installing, operating or servicing instructions that, if not
strictly complied with, may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: After this heading you can read instructions for
handling, installing, operating or servicing the generator
that, if not strictly complied with, may result in damage to
equipment and/or property.
NOTE: After this heading you can read explanatory statements that
require special emphasis.
These symbols indicate the following:
Points out important safety information and, if not followed, could
endanger personal safety and/or property of yourself and others.
Potential explosion hazard.
Potential fire hazard.
Potential electrical shock hazard.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Study these RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION carefully before
operating or servicing this equipment. Become familiar with the
OWNER'S MANUAL and with the engine. The engine can
operate safely, efficiently and reliably only if it is properly
operated and maintained. Many accidents are caused by failing
to follow simple and fundamental rules or precautions.
Generac cannot possibly anticipate every possible circumstance
that might involve a hazard. The warnings in this manual and on
tags and decals affixed to the equipment, are therefore, not all-
inclusive. If you use a procedure, work method or operating
technique Generac does not specifically recommend, you must
satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others. You must also
make sure the procedure, work method or operating technique
that you choose does not render the engine to be unsafe.
DANGER: Do not tamper with the engine governed speed.
High operating speeds are dangerous and increase the
risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Operating at low speeds with heavy load may shorten the
engine's life.
BEFORE OPERATING
• Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are
EXPLOSIVE. Do not permit smoking, open flames, sparks or
heat in the area while handling gasoline. Avoid spilling
gasoline on a hot engine. Comply with all of the laws
regulating storage and handling of gasoline.
• Store gasoline and other fuels only in containers designed
and approved for the storage of such materials.
• Pressure can build up in the fuel tank. Loosen the fuel tank
slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
• Add gasoline and other fuels in a clean, well-ventilated area.
Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediately. If gasoline has
been spilled, let it dry completely before starting the engine.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
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