Starting The Generator - Wen 56380i Manual

Before starting the generator, make sure you have read and performed the steps in the "Generator Prepara-
tion" section of this manual. If you are unsure about how to perform any of the steps in this manual please
call (800) 232-1195 M-F 8-5 CST for customer service.
DANGER: CARBON MONOXIDE
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO).
This is a poison gas you cannot see or smell. If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO.
But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.
NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawl spaces, or other partially enclosed areas. Deadly lev-
els of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT
supply enough fresh air. ONLY use a generator OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents.
These openings can pull in generator exhaust.
Even if you use a generator correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS use a battery-powered or
battery-backup CO alarm in the home. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been
running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING:
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING:
may emit highly flammable and explosive gasoline vapors, which can cause severe burns or even death
if ignited. A nearby open flame can lead to explosion even if it isn't directly in contact with gasoline. Do
not smoke near the generator.
WARNING:
WARNING:
Do not allow children or non-qualified persons to operate.
WARNING:
extension cord. NEVER CONNECT TO A BUILDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM without a qualified electrician
and connected to a transfer switch as a separately derived system. Such connections must comply with
local electrical laws and codes. Failure to comply can create a back-feed, which may result in serious
injury or death to utility workers.
To maximize safety, ALWAYS ground the generator before using it (see the "GROUND THE GENERATOR" sec-
tion on page 14).
Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in highly conductive areas such as metal decking or steel work.
GFCIs are available in-line with some extension cords.
CAUTION:
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator before attempting to start.
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STARTING THE GENERATOR

The exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
DO NOT operate generator near open flame or flammable materials This generator
This generator produces powerful voltage, which can result in electrocution.
Do not use in rainy or wet conditions. Do not touch bare wires or receptacles (outlets).
Generator should ONLY be connected to electrical devices, either directly or with an