Safety Rules - Troy-Bilt 1925 Owner's Manual

Section 1: Safety Rules
DANGER
Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for
adequate ventilation.
DO NOT operate generator inside any buildingor enclosure,
includingthe generator compartment of a recreationalvehicle(RV).
DANGER
When usinggenerator for backup power, notify utility
company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate
generator from electric utility.
Use a ground circuit fault interrupter (GFCi) in any damp or
highly conductive area,such as metal decking or steel work.
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn
frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
DO NOT operate generator in the rain.
DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing
in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generator.
DANGER
DO NOT allow any open flame,spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
Wear protective goggles,rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing gas cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank_
Fill fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
_HEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel
to spill.
This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
'HEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
Transportlrepair with fuel tank EMPTY.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
_/HEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL
IN TANK
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
I WARNING
This generator does not meet U. S.Coast Guard Regulation
33CFR-183 and should not be used on marine applications.
Failure to use the appropriate U. S.Coast Guard approved
generator could result in bodily injury and/or property
damage.