Honda EW171 Owner's Manual page 9

Fire and Burn Hazards
The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.
- Keep the generator/welder at least 1 mater (3 feet) away from buildings
and other equipment during operation.
- Do not enclose the generator/welder in any structure.
- Keep flammable materials away from the generator/welder.
The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while
after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot.
Let the engine cool before storing the generator/welder indoors.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions.
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks where the generator/welder is
refueled or where gasoline is stored. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with
the engine stopped.
Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may ignite after the engine has
started. Make sure that any spilled fuel has been wiped up before starting
the generator/welder.
Use adequate eye protection. Eye protection is of the utmost importance,
not only for the operator, but also for any other personnel in the vicinity
while welding is being done. Eye hazards include arc glare, reflected glare,
stray flashes, sparks, and flying bits of molten metal.
Looking at a welding arc with unprotected eyes may produce severe pain
and even temporary blindness.
Use a helmet or hand-held shield with a #I 0 or darker filter lens.
Filter lenses eliminate the harmful effects of infrared and ultraviolet
radiation from the arc and reduce the glare from the arc light as well.
Wear protective clothing such as leather gloves, cap, sleeves, jacket,
apron, and high-top safety shoes. All outer clothing must be free of oil and
grease.
FACE SHIELD GLOVES SAFETY SHOES APRON
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