Safety Information - Powermate PM0143250 Operator's Manual

DANGER indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or
serious injury.
Safety alert symbol; To alert you to
potential personal injury hazards.
Risk of electrocution or shock.
Flammable materials.
Explosion hazard.
WARNING - Failure to follow these instructions
and warnings may result in death, personal
injury, or property damage.
1. Read carefully and understand operator manual
prior to operation of this product. Follow all
warnings and instructions.
2. Know your equipment. Consider the applications,
limitations, and the potential hazards specific to
your unit.
3. Equipment must be placed on a firm, supporting
surface.
4. Load must be kept within rating stated on
generator nameplate. Overloading will damage
the unit or shorten its life.
5. Engine must not be run at excessive speeds.
Operating an engine at excessive speeds increases
the hazard of personal injury.
Do not tamper with parts which may increase
or decrease the governed speed.
6. To prevent accidental starting, always remove the
spark plug or cable from the spark plug before
maintaining the generator or engine.
7. Units with broken or missing parts, or without
protective housing or covers, should never be
operated. Contact your service center for
replacement parts.
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SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING indicates a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE
SAFETY AND OPERATION RULES
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
Hazardous materials, toxic or very toxic
materials.
Rotating parts - entanglement hazard.
Hot surface, do not touch the surface.
Corrosive materials.
8. Units should not be operated or stored in wet or
damp conditions or on highly conductive
locations such as metal decking and steel work.
9. Keep the generator clean and free of oil, mud and
other foreign matter.
10.Extension cords, power cords, and all electrical
equipment must be in good condition. Never
operate electrical equipment with damaged or
defective cords.
11. Store the generator in a well ventilated area with
the fuel tank empty. Fuel should not be stored near
the generator.
12.Your generator should never be operated under
these conditions:
a. Uncontrolled change in engine speed.
b. Electrical output loss.
c. Overheating in connected equipment.
d. Sparking.
e. Damaged receptacles.
f. Engine misfire.
g. Excessive vibration.
h. Flame or smoke.
i. Enclosed compartment.
j. Rain, snow or inclement weather. Do not let
the unit get wet when operating.
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moderate personal injury, or
property damage.
Customer Hotline 1-800-445-1805