Generator Safety - Honda EG5000X Owner's Manual

l
Place the generator on a firm, level snrface: avoid loose sand or snow. If the
generator is tilted or overturned, fuel spillage may result. Also, if the generator is
overturned or sinks into a soft surface, sand, dirt, or water may enter the
generator.
e To prevent fire hazards and to provide adequate ventilation, keep the generator at
least 4 meter (3 feet) away from buildings and other equipment during operation.
Do not place flammable objects close to the generator.
@ Know how to stop the generator quickly, and understand the-operation of all the
controls, Never permit anyone to operate the generator without proper instructions.
@ The generator is a potential source of electrical shock if misused. Do not expose
the generator to moisture, rain or snow. Do not let the generator get wet, and
do not operate it with wet hands.
d Do not allow children to operate the generator. Keep children and pets away from
the area of operation,
8 Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Do not
smoke or allow flames or sparks where the generator is refueled
OP
where gasoline
is stored. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
@ Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Avoid inhalation of exhaust
gasses. Never run the engine in a closed garage
OP
confined area.
Q The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while af-ter
stopping the engine, Be careful not 00 touch the muffler while it is hot. bet the
engine cool before storirg
the generator indoors.
@ CowrnetiiQns fou staandby poww to a building's dsctrical system must be mada by
a qualified dectrician end mursacomply with xdl applicable Iawe and d~ctuicaeB cQdes.
Impuoper
comectiQuns caun alDow decuuical cuuuent ffUQiTl the gewerauor tQ Emckffeed
into the uti8it-y
lispes. Such backfeed may @lectr~~ute utility
c~mpaopy
wookeos
QU Qth@PS WwhQ CQntSGt
thQ
hBS dulling bD pQw@r outage, ewd WhBn rotibly pow@7
is
restcPned, the generatQr may F2xplode, buun, Qr @bDao$@ firlsa in tfna hiMGag's sktrical
system.
3