Electric Shock Hazards; Fire And Burn Hazards; Refuel With Care - Honda EG4000CX Owner's Manual

GENERATOR SAFETY

Electric Shock Hazards

• The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious
shock or electrocution if misused.
• Do not use in wet conditions. Keep the generator dry.
– Do not use in the rain or snow.
– Do not use near a pool or sprinkler system.
– Do not use when your hands are wet.
• If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather,
check all of the electrical components on the control panel before
each use. Moisture or ice can cause a malfunction or short circuit in
electrical components that could result in electrocution.
• Do not connect to a building's electrical system unless an isolation
switch has been installed by a qualified electrician.

Fire and Burn Hazards

• The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.
– Keep the generator at least 1 meter away from buildings and other
equipment during operation.
– Do not enclose the generator in any structure.
– Keep flammable materials away from the generator.
• The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a
while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler
while it is hot. Let the engine cool before storing the generator
indoors.

Refuel With Care

Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode.
Do not refuel during operation.
Allow the engine to cool if it has been in operation.
Refuel only outdoors in a well-ventilated area and on a level surface.
Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Make sure that any spilled fuel has been wiped up and cleaned before
starting the engine.
Always store gasoline in an approved container.
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