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OPERATION OF GENERATOR IN RAIN, WET, ICY, OR FLOODED
CONDITIONS.
Water is an excellent conductor of electricity! Water which comes in con-
tact with electrically charged components can transmit electricity to the
frame and other surfaces, resulting in electrical shock to anyone con-
tacting them.
Operate generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Make sure hands
are dry before touching unit.
TAMPERING WITH FACTORY SET ENGINE SPEED SETTINGS.
Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation. Tampering
with the engine speed adjustment could result in over-heating of attach-
ments and could cause a fire.
Never attempt to "speed-up" the engine to obtain more performance.
Both the output voltage and frequency will be thrown out of standard by
this practice, endangering attachments and the user.
IMPROPER CONNECTION OF ITEMS TO GENERATOR.
Exceeding the load capacity of the generator by attaching too many
items, or items with very high load ratings to it could result in overheating
of some items or their attachment wiring resulting in fire or electrical
shock. Make sure that the sum total of electrical loads for all attachments
does not exceed the load rating of the generator.
ATTEMPTING TO FILL THE FUEL TANK WHILE THE ENGINE IS
RUNNING.
Gasoline and gasoline vapors can become ignited by coming in contact
with hot components such as the muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from
an electrical spark.
Turn engine off and allow it to cool before adding fuel to the tank. Equip
area of operation with a fire extinguisher certified to handle gasoline or
fuel fires.
SPARKS, FIRE, HOT OBJECTS
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot objects can cause gasoline or
gasoline vapors to ignite.
Add fuel to tank in well ventilated area. Make sure there are no sources
of ignition near the generator.
INADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR GENERATOR
Materials placed against or near the generator or operating the gener-
ator in areas where the temperature exceeds 40° C ambient (such as
storage rooms or garages) can interfere with its proper ventilation fea-
tures causing overheating and possible ignition of the materials or build-
ings.
Operate generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area a minimum of four
feet from any building, object or wall. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN-
DOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED AREA.
SPECIFIC
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION HAZARD
Operate generator in clean, dry, well ventilated area. Never operate unit
in enclosed areas such as garages, basements, storage, sheds, or in
any location occupied by humans or animals.
Keep children, pets and others away from area of operating unit. Breath-
ing exhaust fumes will cause serious injury or death. Gasoline engines
produce toxic carbon monoxide exhaust fumes.
OPERATION OF VOLTAGE SENSITIVE APPLIANCES WITHOUT A
VOLTAGE SURGE PROTECTOR.
Any gasoline operated household generator will incur voltage variations
causing damage to voltage sensitive appliances or could result in fire.
Always use a U.L./CSA listed voltage sensitive surge protector to con-
nect voltage sensitive appliances (TV, computer, stereo, etc.). Failure to
use a U.L./CSA listed voltage surge protector will void the warranty on
your generator.
Notice: A multiple outlet strip is not a surge protector. Make sure
you use a U.L./CSA listed voltage surge protector.
USE OF WORN, DAMAGED, UNDERSIZED OR UNGROUNDED EX-
TENSION CORDS.
Contact with worn or damaged extension cords could result in electro-
cution. Use of undersize extension cords could result in overheating of
the wires or attached items, resulting in fire.
Use of ungrounded extension cords could prevent operation of circuit
breakers and result in electrical shock.
Inspect extension cords before use and replace with new cord if re-
quired. Use proper size (wire gauge) extension cords for application as
shown below. Always use a extension cords having a grounding wire
with an appropriate grounding plug. DO NOT use an ungrounded plug.
An extension cord that is hot to the touch is overloaded. Repair or re-
place damaged extension cords immediately.
Cord Length
Wire Gauge Size
0-100 FEET
0-100 FEET
Amps
NO.12
Up to 20 Amps.
NO.10
Up to 30 Amps.
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