Champion Power Equipment C71350E Manual page 5

Safety Rules
DANGER
Propane (LPG) is highly flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death
if the gas is ignited.
Before starting the generator
Turn the generator off.
Inspect your LPG tank for damage or leaks.
Attach only approved tanks that have been
properly filled by an approved station.
DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.
Replace the hose at the first sign of a leak or if
age-cracking becomes apparent.
When starting the generator
DO NOT attempt to start a damaged generator.
Make certain that the LPG tank, air filter, spark
plug, fuel lines and exhaust system are properly
in place.
Make certain that the generator resting firmly on
level ground.
When operating the generator:
DO NOT move or tip the generator during
operation.
DO NOT tip the generator or allow oil to spill.
When transporting or servicing the
generator:
Make certain that the LPG tank is disconnected
and properly shut off.
Disconnect the spark plug wire.
When storing the generator:
Store away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat and other sources of ignition.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand
and arm towards the engine faster than you can
let go.
Unintentional startup can result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation or laceration.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly
until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to
avoid kickback.
DO NOT start or stop the engine with electrical
devices plugged in.
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WARNING
The battery contains acid. Acid is strongly
corrosive.
Alkaline fluid from the battery is strongly
corrosive. Flush the eyes or the skin immediately
with clean water if they come into contact with
battery fluid. Contact your doctor immediately.
DO NOT use the battery if it is leaking, or
abnormal in any other way.
DO NOT strike or drop the battery. It may cause
damage to the battery.
Never dispose of the battery in a fire. Leakage or
explosion will result.
Keep the positive and negative polarities
separated at all times to avoid short circuiting the
battery.
Never disassemble the battery.
DO NOT reverse the battery's positive and
negative polarities.
DO NOT directly connect the battery to a direct
power source with high voltage, like the cigarette
lighter in a car. High voltage equipment will
damage the battery immediately.
Store the battery in a dry cool place. DO NOT
use, store or expose the battery in high
temperature situations, as in the direct sunlight,
inside automobiles during hot weather, directly in
front of a heater, etc.
Be sure to turn off the equipment and remove
the battery after use.
CAUTION
Exceeding the generator's running capacity can
damage the generator and/or electrical devices
connected to it
DO NOT overload the generator.
Start the generator and allow the engine to
stabilize before connecting electrical loads.
Connect electrical equipment in the off position,
and then turn them on for operation.
Turn electrical equipment off and disconnect
before stopping the generator.
DO NOT tamper with the governed speed.
DO NOT modify the generator in any way.