Troy-Bilt 01919-1 Owner's Manual page 4

Section
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: Safety Rules
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WARNING
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W H E N ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRSTOYOUR
GENERATOR
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
W H E N TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester.
D O NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
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WARNING
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D O NOT touch hot surfaces.
Allow eauioment t o cool before touching.
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CAUTION
D O NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies
correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed
speed.
CAUTION
See "Don't Overload Generator".
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn O N for
operation.
Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
- before stopping generator.
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CAUTION
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Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for,
adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
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In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester,
it
must be
maintained in effective working order.
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Use generator only for intended uses.
If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer o r call
1-888-6 1 1-6708.
Operate generator only on level surfaces.
D O NOT expose generator t o excessive moisture, dust, dirt,
or corrosive vapors.
D O N O T insert any objects through cooling slots.
If connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect
them from generator.
Shut off generator if:
.-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smol<es, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.