For Your Safety; Generator Safety - Honda EB2800i Owner's Manual

WELCOME
Congratulations on your selection of a Honda generator!
We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the
finest generators on the market. We want to help you get the best
results from your new generator and to operate it safely. This manual
contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully.
When your generator needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind
that Honda Power Equipment servicing dealership personnel are
specially trained in servicing Honda generators and are supported by
the parts and service divisions of American Honda.
Please read the DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY on
and the EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY on
fully understand what is covered by warranty and your responsibilities
of ownership.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the
generator. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others. Please read these messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a generator. You
must use your own good judgment.
Safety Instructions
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
Safety Labels – on the generator
Instructions – how to use this generator correctly and safely
Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert
three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
These signal words mean:
 DANGER
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
 WARNING
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.

CAUTION You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
Damage Prevention Messages – you will also see other important
messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This word means:
Your engine or other property can be
NOTICE
damaged if you don't follow instructions.
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GENERATOR SAFETY

Important Safety Information
Honda generators are designed for use with electrical equipment that
has suitable power requirements. Other uses can result in injury to the
operator or damage to the generator and other property.
Most injuries or property damage can be prevented if you follow all the
instructions in this manual and on the generator. The most common
hazards are discussed below, along with the best way to protect
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yourself and others.
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Never attempt to modify the generator. It could result in an injury as
well as damage to the generator and/or the attached appliances.
• Do not connect an extension to the muffler.
• Do not modify the intake system.
• Do not remove the control panel or change the control panel wiring.
Operator Responsibility
• Know how to stop the generator quickly in case of emergency.
• Understand the use of all generator controls, output receptacles,
and connections.
• Be sure that anyone who operates the generator receives proper
instruction. Do not let children operate the generator without
parental supervision.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
A generator's exhaust contains toxic carbon monoxide, which you
cannot see or smell. Breathing carbon monoxide can KILL YOU IN
MINUTES. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, follow these
instructions when operating a generator:
• Never operate a generator inside a house, garage, basement, crawl
space, or any enclosed or partially enclosed space.
• Only run a generator OUTSIDE, far away from windows, doors, and
vents.
• Never operate a generator near open doors or windows.
• Get fresh air and seek medical attention immediately if you suspect
you have inhaled carbon monoxide.
WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
California Proposition 65
This product contains or emits
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
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Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that
can build up to dangerous levels in a closed area.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness
or death.
Never run the generator in a closed, or even partly closed
area where people may be present.