Honda EW140 Owner's Manual page 6

Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain
conditioris.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke
or allow flames or sparks in the refueling area or where gasoline is
stored.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the ta,nk cap is
closed properly and securely.
Be careful.not to spill fuel when refueling. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may
ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the
engine.
Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined area. Exhaust contains
poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure may cause loss of con-
sciousness and may lead to death.
Provide adequate ventilation when welding; welding vapors are harmful
to your health.
The muffler becomes very hot during dperation and remains sufficiently
hot to inflict burns if touched, even after shutting off the engine. To pre-
vent severe burns or fire hazards, let the engine cool before transporting
the generator/welder or storing it indoors.
Connections for standby power to a building's electrical system must be
made by a qualified electrician and must comply with all applicable laws
and electrical codes. Improper connections can allow electrical current
from the generator to backfeed into the utility lines. Such backfeed may
electrocute utility company workers or others who contact the lines dur-
ing a power outage, and when utility power is restored, the generator
may explode, burn, or cause fires in the building's electrical system.
CAUTION: Equipment damage and corrosion from sand, dirt, and water
may occur if the generator is overturned or sinks into's soft surface.
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