Safety Information - Honda EW171 Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION
Honda generator/welder are designed to give safe and dependable service if
operated according to instructions. Read and understand this owner's manual
before operating your generator/welder. You can help prevent accidents by
being familiar with your generator's controls, and by observing safe operating
procedures.
Operator Responsibility
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Know how to stop the generator/welder quickly in case of emergency.
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Understand the use of all generator/welder controls, output receptacles,
and connections.
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Be sure that anyone who operates the generator/welder receives proper
instruction. Do not let children operate the generator/welder without
parental supervision.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
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Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless
gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to
death.
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If you run the generator/welder in an area that is confined, or even partially
enclosed, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of
exhaust gas. To keep exhaust gas from building up, provide adequate
ventilation.
Electric Shock Hazards
The generator/welder produce enough electric power to cause a serious
shock or electrocution if misused.
Using a generator/welder or electrical appliance in wet conditions, such as
rain or snow, or near a pool or sprinkler system, or when your hands are
wet, could result in electrocution. Keep the generator/welder dry.
If the generator/welder is stored outdoors,unprotected from the weather,
check all electrical components on the control panel, before each use.
Moisture or ice can cause a malfunction or short circuit in electrical
components which could result in electrocution.
Do not connect to a building's electrical system unless an isolation switch
has been installed by a qualified electrician.
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