Safety Labels - RIDGID RD8000 Series Operator's Manual

SyMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SyMBOL
V Volts
A Amperes
Hz Hertz
W Watt
hrs Hours
gal Gallon
qt Quart

SAFETy LABELS

The information on this page can be found on the generator. For your safety, please study and understand all of the labels
before starting the generator.
If any of the labels come off the unit or become hard to read, contact an authorized service center for replacement.
 You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow the
Operator's Manual instructions.
 Risk of Fire. Do not add fuel while the product is operating.
 Generator is a potential source of electric shock. Do not expose to
moisture, rain, or snow. Do not operate with wet hands or feet.
 Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can cause
unconsciousness or DEATH. Operate in well-ventilated, outdoor areas
away from open windows or doors.
 Failure to properly ground generator can result in electrocution, espe-
cially if the generator is equipped with a wheel kit.
 Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
 Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust
contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
 NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are
open.
 Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents.
HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch the muffler or alumi-
num cylinder of the engine. They
are very HOT and will cause severe
burns. Don't put any flammable or
combustible materials in the direct
path of the exhaust.
FUEL WARNING
No smoking when filling with gaso-
line. Do not overfill. Full level is 1 in.
below the top of the fuel neck. Stop
the engine for five minutes before
refueling to avoid the heat from the
muffler igniting fuel vapors.
NAME
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Time
Volume
Volume
6 — English
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a
poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
L'utilisation d'une génératrice à l'intérieur PEUT VOUS
TUER ENQUELQUES MINUTES.
Les génératrices produisent du monoxyde de carbone,
un gaz mortel incolore et inodore.
NE JAMAIS utiliser à l'intérieur d'une maison ou d'un
garage,MÊME SI les portes et les fenêtres sont ouvertes.
Utiliser uniquement À L'EXTÉRIEUR et loin des fenêtres,
des portes et des évents.
Usar un generador en el interior PUEDE MATARLO EN
POCOS MINUTOS.
Los gases de escape del generador contienen monóxido
de carbono. Es un veneno que no puede verse ni olerse.
NUNCA lo use dentro de su hogar o del garaje, INCLUSO
con las puertas y las ventanas abiertas.
Sólo utilícelo AL AIRE LIBRE y lejos de ventanas, puertas
y respiraderos.
DANGER
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
DANGER
PELIGRO