Troy-Bilt 30248 Operator's Manual page 4

Section 1: Safety Rules
WARNING
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAiRSTOYOUR
GENERATOR
Disconnect the spark piug wh_e from the spark plug and place
the vvh_ewhere it cannot contact spark plug.
WNENTESTmNG FOR ENGmNE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester:
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug remove&
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Keep at least 5 R. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of generator
including overhea&
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Tide 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have a spark arrester; maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-IC or later revision. In the State of California a
spark attester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code_ Other states may have similar laws,
CAUTION
DO NOT tamper with governed spee& Generator supplies
correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed
speed.
DO NOT modify generator in any way:
See "Don't Overload Generator".
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
Turn electricaI loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator_
Use generator only for intended uses.
If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or call
1-888-61 1-6708,
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 off generator if:
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes_ or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.