Safety Rules - Champion 40026 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

sAfETy RuLEs

WARNING
Read this manual thoroughly before operating your
generator . Failure to follow instructions could result
in serious injury or death .
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm .
dANGER
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless, poison gas . Breathing carbon
monoxide will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting
or death . If you start to feel dizzy or weak, get to
fresh air immediately .
Operate generator outdoors only in a well ventilated
area .
DO NOT operate the generator inside any building,
including garages, basements, crawlspaces and
sheds, enclosure or compartment, including the
generator compartment of a recreational vehicle .
DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined
area through windows, doors, vents or other
openings .
DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE: using a generator
indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES .
dANGER
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair,
clothing and/or accessories .
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result .
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts .
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry .
Operate equipment with guards in place .
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught .
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dANGER
Generator produces powerful voltage .
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles .
DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn, damaged
or frayed .
DO NOT operate generator in wet weather .
DO NOT allow children or unqualified persons to
operate or service the generator
Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in damp
areas and areas containing conductive material such
as metal decking .
Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator
from your electric utility and Notify your utility
company before connecting your generator to your
power system .
WARNING
Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock .
When servicing the generator:
Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it
cannot contact the plug .
DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed .
Use only approved spark plug testers .
WARNING
Running engines produce heat . Severe burns can
occur on contact .
Combustible material can catch fire on contact .
DO NOT touch hot surfaces .
Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases .
Allow equipment to cool before touching .
Maintain at least three feet of clearance on all sides
to ensure adequate cooling .
Maintain at least five feet of clearance from
combustible materials .
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