Safety Messages - Honeywell HW5500 - 5500 Portable Generator Service Manual

SAFETY MESSAGES

Electric Shock Hazards
WARNING
Generators produce powerful voltage that can cause
death or great physical harm.
• Notify the utility company when using generator for
backup power. Use approved transfer equipment to iso-
late generator from electric utility.
• NEVER connect to a building's electrical system unless
a transfer switch has been installed by a qualified elec-
trician.
• NEVER touch bare wires or receptacles.
• NEVER use generator with electrical cords that are
worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged.
• NEVER operate generator in rain or snow, or when the
generator is set on wet surface.
• Generator repairs should only be performed by a
trained service technician.
• Keep the generator out of reach of children, pets, and
untrained people.
• Exposed terminals, even on disconnected batteries,
can cause electric shock.
• NEVER touch both battery terminals with bare hands
at the same time.
• Remove rings, watches or any other object containing
metal when working with battery. If metal comes into
contact with battery terminals, electric shock and seri-
ous burns can result.
• Only use insulated/non-conducting tools when working
with or near battery.
• NEVER lay tools or other metal objects on top of bat-
tery.
Fire and Burn Hazards
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
• Refuel generator only outdoors, in a well-ventilated
area.
• NEVER enclose the generator in any structure.
• Keep generator at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from
buildings, other equipment, and combustible materials
during operation.
• NEVER fill fuel tank while the engine is running. Turn
generator OFF and allow to cool before filling with fuel.
• NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near the gen-
erator or where gasoline is stored.
• NEVER overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in
the filler neck). After refueling, tighten the fuel cap
securely.
• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel
or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, the area
must be dry before starting the engine.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or
breathing of vapor.
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WARNING
The muffler becomes very hot during operation and
remains hot for a while after stopping the engine.
• NEVER touch hot surfaces and avoid hot gases.
• Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors.
WARNING
Battery gases are explosive.
• NEVER allow open flames, lit cigarettes, sparks, or
spark-producing equipment near the battery.
Battery electrolyte fluid is comprised of sulfuric acid,
which can be very dangerous and cause severe
burns.
• NEVER allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or
clothing. If contact or spillage occurs, immediately flush
the area with water.
Medical and Life Support Uses
WARNING
• In case of emergency, call 911 immediately.
• 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 electricity provider immediately if you or
anyone in your household depends on electrical equip-
ment to live.
• Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss of
power would cause you or anyone in your household to
experience a medical emergency.
Generator Damage Hazards
NOTICE
Improper treatment or misuse of generator can cause per-
manent damage.
• Damage to generator caused by misuse or modifica-
tion is not covered under warranty.
California Proposition 65
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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