General Safety Rules - Ryobi RGN3800A Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION
This product has many features for making its use
more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the design
of this product, making it easy to maintain and operate.
DANGER
GROUND THE GENERATOR (See Figure 1)
In Australia and New Zealand, grounding of portable
generators is not recommended or required. Consult
with local electricians to determine grounding
requirements before operating with a ground
connection.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electrocution, fire, and/or carbon monoxide
poisoning, which will cause death or serious
injury.
WARNING:
Before using the ground terminal, consult a
qualified electrician to comply with the intended
use of the generator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions that should
be followed during installation and maintenance of the
generator and batteries.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
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this unit.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or partially
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enclosed area. Breathing exhaust fumes will kill you.
Wear eye protection as well as hearing protection when
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operating this equipment.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 3m
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away.
Wear sturdy and dry shoes or boots. Do not operate
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while barefoot.
Do not operate the generator when you are tired or
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under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts
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and all hot surfaces of the unit.
This product is equipped with a spark arrestor in
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accordance with Australian requirements.
Do not touch bare wire or receptacles.
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Do not use the generator with electrical cords which
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are worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged.
Before storing, allow the engine to cool.
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Do not operate the generator in rain, snow, or wet
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weather.
Empty fuel tank, close fuel valve, and restrain the unit
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from moving before transporting in a vehicle.
Allow engine to cool for five minutes before refueling.
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To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel
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with care. It is highly flammable.
Do not smoke while handling fuel.
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Store fuel in a container approved for unleaded fuel.
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Position the unit on level ground, stop engine, and allow
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to cool before refueling.
Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
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fuel from escaping around the cap.
Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
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Wipe spilled fuel from the unit.
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Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any
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circumstances.
Use only authorised replacement parts and accessories
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and follow instructions in the Maintenance section of
this manual. Use of unauthorised parts or failure to
follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
shock or injury.
Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this
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Operator's Manual.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners,
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fuel leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.
Generators vibrate in normal use. During and after the
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use of the generator, inspect the generator as well as
extension cords and power supply cords connected to
it for damage resulting from vibration. Have damaged
items repaired or replaced as necessary. Do not use
plugs or cords that show signs of damage such as
broken or cracked insulation or damaged blades.
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