General Safety Rules - Homelite HG6000 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electrocution,
fire, and/or carbon monoxide poisoning, which will cause
death or serious injury.
 Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
 Never start or run the engine inside a closed or partially
enclosed area. Breathing exhaust fumes will kill you.
 Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this
equipment.
 Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 10 feet
away.
 Wear sturdy and dry shoes or boots. Do not operate while
barefoot.
 Do not operate generator when you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
 Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts
and all hot surfaces of the unit.
 Product users on United States Forest Service land, and
in some states, must comply with fire prevention regula-
tions. This product is not equipped with a spark arrestor.
Check with the federal, state, or local authorities in your
area before use.
 Do not touch bare wire or receptacles.
 Do not use generator with electrical cords which are
worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged.
 Before storing, allow the engine to cool.
 Do not operate generator in rain, snow, or wet weather.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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 Empty fuel tank, close fuel valve, and restrain the unit
from moving before transporting in a vehicle.
 Allow engine to cool for five minutes before refueling.
 To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with
care. It is highly flammable.
 Do not smoke while handling fuel.
 Store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
 Position the unit on level ground, stop engine, and allow
to cool before refueling.
 Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap.
 Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
 Wipe spilled fuel from the unit.
 Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circum-
stances.
 Use only authorized replacement parts and accessories
and follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or
injury.
 Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this
Operator's Manual.
 Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel
leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.
 National Electric Code requires generator to be grounded
to an approved earth ground. Before using the ground
terminal, consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspec-
tor, or local agency having jurisdiction for local codes
or ordinances that apply to the intended use of the
generator.