Important Safety Instructions - Honeywell HW5500 - 5500 Portable Generator Service Manual

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1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ANYONE using or servicing this generator must read, understand, and follow all safety and operation instruc-
tions provided in the product manual. Failure to closely follow these instructions can result in circumstances
leading to death, serious injury, and property damage.
NOTE:
Since there are many variations in the circumstances sur-
rounding the installation, operation, service, and mainte-
nance of this generator, we cannot possibly anticipate or
provide advice or safety messages to cover every situa-
tion.
1.1 SAFETY MESSAGES
Signal Words
Safety messages are provided throughout this manual to
help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. All
safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicat-
ing the hazard level.
Indicates an imminently hazard-
ous situation which, if not
DANGER
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury to the operator or to
bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
WARNING
could result in death or serious
injury to the operator or to
bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
CAUTION
may result in moderate or minor
injury to the operator or to
bystanders.
Indicates a situation which, if not
NOTICE
avoided, may result in damage to
the generator components.
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WARNING
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
In addition to the signal words, the following symbols may
be used to draw your attention to specific types of haz-
ards.
Explosion
Chemical burn
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a
poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Wear appropriate protective safety equipment, such as
safety shoes and safety glasses.
• Comply with the warnings in this manual and take spe-
cial precautions when working around electrical equip-
ment.
• NEVER wear loose or damp clothing that might get
caught in equipment or conduct electricity.
• Keep service area organized and free of unnecessary
clutter to reduce hazard potential.
• Keep guards and shields in place on machinery and
maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Store flammable liquids in approved containers and
away from fire, flame, spark, pilot light, switches, arc-
producing equipment and other ignition sources.
• Use the correct tool for the job and check its condition
before starting.
• Keep fire extinguishers and safety equipment nearby.
Fire
Toxic fumes
Hot surface
Electrical shock
DANGER
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
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