Honda EM3500X Owner's Manual page 5

0 Place the generator on a firm, level surface: avoid loose sand or snow. If the
generator is tilted or overturned, fuel spillage may result. Also, if the gen-
erator is overturned or sinks into a soft surface, sand, dirt, or water may
enter the generator.
0 To prevent fire hazards and to provide adequate ventilation, keep the
generator at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from buildings and other equip-
ment during operation. Do not place flammable objects close to the gen-
erator.
0 Know how to stop the generator quickly, and understand the operation of
all the controls. Never permit anyone to operate the generator without
proper instructions.
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Do not allow children to operate the generator. Keep children and pets
away from the area
of
operation.
0 The generator is a potential source of electrical shocks if misused. Do not
operate the generator in rain or snow. Do not let the generator get wet,
and do not operate it with wet hands.
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Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks where the generator is refueled or
where gasoline is stored. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine
stopped.
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Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Avoid inhalation Of ex-
haust gases. Never run the engine in a closed garage or confined area.
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The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while
after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is
not. Let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors.
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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 backfeed into the utility lines.
Such backfeed may electrocute utility company workers or others who
contact the lines during a power outage, and when utility power is restored,
the generator may e
, burn, or cause fires in the building's electrical
system.
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