DeWalt DXGNi35E Owner's Manual page 16

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
Improper treatment of generator could damage it
and shorten its life.
Use generator only for intended uses.
If you have questions about intended use, ask
dealer or contact local service center.
Operate generator only on level surfaces.
DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture,
dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.
DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
If connected devices overheat, turn them off and
disconnect them from generator.
Shut of generator if:
- Electrical output is lost.
- Equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames.
- Unit vibrates excessively
Medical and Life Support Uses.
In case of emergency, call local police.
NEVER use this product to power life support
devices or life support appliances.
NEVER use this product to power medical devices
or medical appliances.
Inform your electrical provider immediately if you
or anyone in your household depends on electrical
equipment to live.
Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss
of power would cause you or anyone in your house-
hold to experience a medical emergency.
When this generator is used to supply a
building wiring system:
generator must be installed by a qualified esectrician
and connected to a transfer switch as a separately
derived system. The generator shall be connected
through a transfer switch that switch es all conductors
other than the equipment grounding conductor. The
frame of the generator shall be connected to an
approved grounding electrode. Failure to isolate the
generator from power utility can result in death or
injury to electric utility workers.
Do not use this generator to provide power for
emergency medical equipment or life support
devices.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
a colorless,odorless gas. Breathing exhaust
can cause loss of consciousness and can lead
to death. If running in a confined or partiall-
enclosed area, the air may contain a dangerous
amount or carbon monoxide. To keep exhaoust
fumes from building up, always provide adequate
ventilation.
Always use a battery-powered carbon monoxide
detector when running the generator. IF you begin
to feel sice, dizzy, or weak while using the gene-
rator, 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 slope of no more than 4°.
Operate outdoors in a well-ventilated, well-lit
area isolated from working areas to svoid noise
interference.
Operating the generator in wet conditions could
result in electrocution. Keep the unit dry.
Keep the generator a minimum of 3 feet away
from all types of combustible material.
Do not operate generator near hazardous mate-
rial.
Do not operate generator at a gas or natural gas
filling station.
Do not touch the muffler or cylinder during or
immediately after use; they are HOT and will
cause burn injury.
This generator has a neutral floating condition.
This means the neutral conductor is not esectri-
cally connected to the frame of the machine.
Do not allow the generator' s gas tank to over-
flow when filling. Fill to 1 in. Below the top neck
of the gasoline tank to allow for fuel expansion.
Do not cover the fuel tank cap when the engine
is running. Covering the fuel tank cap during use
may cause engine failure and/or damage to the
tool.
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