HUSTLER HPGH5500 Instruction Manual page 6

• NEVER operate in an enclosed area, in a vehicle, or indoors EVEN IF doors and
windows are open.
• For safety reasons, the manufacturer recommends that the maintenance of
this equipment is carried out by an Authorized Dealer. Inspect the generator
regularly, and contact the nearest Authorized Dealer for parts needing repair
or replacement.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces and where it will not be exposed to
excessive moisture, dirt, dust or corrosive vapors.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from drive belts, fans, and other moving
parts. Never remove any fan guard or shield while the unit is operating.
• Certain parts of the generator get extremely hot during operation. Keep clear of
the generator until it has cooled to avoid severe burns.
• DO NOT operate generator in the rain.
• DO not alter the construction of the generator or change controls which might
create an unsafe operating condition.
• Never start or stop the unit with electrical loads connected to receptacles AND
with connected devices turned ON. Start the engine and let it stabilize before
connecting electrical loads. Disconnect all electrical loads before shutting down
the generator.
• DO NOT insert objects through unit's cooling slots.
• When working on this equipment when physically or mentally fatigued.
• Never use the generator or any of its parts as a step. Stepping on the unit can
stress and break parts, and may result in dangerous operating conditions from
leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, etc.
This generator may be equipped with a spark arrestor muffler. The spark arrestor
must be maintained in effective working order by the owner/operator. In the
State of California, a spark arrestor is required by law (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal
laws apply on federal lands.
• NEVER operate in an enclosed area or indoors! NEVER use in the home, in
a vehicle, or in partly enclosed areas such as garages, EVEN IF doors and
windows are open! ONLY use outdoors and far from open windows, doors,
vents, and in an area that will not accumulate deadly exhaust.
GENERAL HAZARDS
NOTE:
EXHAUST & LOCATION HAZARDS
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