Specific Safety Rules - Homelite HGN1200B Operator's Manual

SPECIfIC SAfETy RULES

WARNING:
When this generator is used to supply a
building wiring system: the generator must
be installed by a qualified electrician and
connected to a transfer switch as a separately
derived system in accordance with NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code. The generator shall
be connected through a transfer switch that
switches all conductors other than the equipment
grounding conductor. Failure to isolate the
generator from power utility can result in death or
injury to electric utility workers.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
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a colorless, odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can
cause loss of consciousness and can lead to death.
If running in a confined or partially-enclosed area,
the air may contain a dangerous amount of carbon
monoxide. To keep exhaust fumes from building up,
always provide adequate ventilation.
Always use a battery-powered carbon monoxide
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detector when running the generator. If you begin to
feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the generator,
shut it off and get to fresh air immediately. See a
doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
Place the generator on a flat, stable surface with a
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slope of no more than 4°.
Operate in a well-ventilated, well-lit area isolated
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from working areas to avoid noise interference.
Operating the generator in wet conditions could
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result in electrocution. Keep the unit dry.
Keep the generator a minimum of 1m away from all
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types of combustible material.
Do not operate the generator near hazardous
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material.
Do not operate the generator at a gas or natural gas
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filling station.
Do not touch the muffler or cylinder during or
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immediately after use; they are HOT and will cause
burn injury.
Do not connect to a building's electrical system
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unless a transfer switch has been properly installed
by a qualified electrician.
Do not allow the generator's gas tank to overflow
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when filling. Fill to 25mm below the top neck of the
unleaded fuel tank to allow for fuel expansion. Check
the ventilation hole inside the fuel tank cap for debris.
Do not block the vent.
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Do not smoke when filling the generator with
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unleaded fuel.
Allow the engine to remain in a shut-down condition
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for at least five minutes before adding unleaded fuel
or oil.
Do not remove the oil dipstick or the fuel tank cap
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when the engine is running.
Pay close attention to all safety labels located on the
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generator.
Keep children a minimum of 10 feet away from the
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generator at all times.
The unit operates best in temperatures between 5°C
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and 40°C with a relative humidity of 30~95%.
Do not operate the generator at altitudes above
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1000m.
When using extension lines or mobile distribution
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networks the total length of lines for a cross section
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of 1.5mm
section of 2.5mm
The generating set must not be connected to other
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power sources
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
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use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions
also.
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should not exceed 60m; for a cross
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this should not exceed 100m.