DeWalt DXGNi35E Owner's Manual page 15

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using generator for backup power, notify
utility company.
Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in
any damp or highly conductive area, such as
metal decking or steel work.
DO NOT touch bare wire or receptacles.
DO NOT use generator with electrical cords
which are worn, frayed, bare or otherwise
damaged.
DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet
weather.
DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords
while standing in water, while barefoot, or while
hands or feet are wet.
DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children
to operate or service generator.
Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, struc-
tures or damage fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in
death or serious injury and/or property damage.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting
in serious injury.
DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust
gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Replacement parts must be the same and installed
in the same position as the original parts.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS
TO YOUR GENERATOR
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Starter and other rotating parts could
entangle hands, hair, clothing, or
accessories resulting in serious injury.
NEVER operate generator without protective housing
or covers.
DO NOT twear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that
could be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Excessively high operating speed could result in minor
injury. Excessively low operating speed impose a heavy
load.
DO NOT tamper with governors spring, link or other
parts to increase engine speed. Generator supplies
correct rated frequency and voltage when running at
governed speed.
DO NOT modify generator in any way.
NOTE:
Exceeding generator wattage/amperage capacity could
damage generator and/or electric devices connected to it.
DO NOT exceed the generator's wattage amperage
capacity.
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF positions, then turn ON
for operation.
Turn electrical load OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.
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Uninstall sparking could cause
fire or electric shock resulting in
death or serious injury.