Energizer EZG1300 User Manual page 8

Chapter 1 — Safety
Playing it safe when working with power equipment is always a good idea. Here are some
important precautions to make sure you stay safe.
1.1 Safety while Operating Your Generator
Always perform an oil, fuel and air filter check before starting the engine.
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Properly clean and maintain the equipment.
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• Operate the generator according to instructions for safe and dependable
service.
• Before operating the generator, read the user guide carefully. Otherwise, it
may result in personal injuries or equipment damage.
• Never run the generator in an enclosed area to avoid harm from exhaust
emissions of a poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
• The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Be careful not to touch the exhaust system, compressor pump or
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discharge tubing during operation due to risk of burns.
• Pay attention to the warning labels. The engine exhaust system will
become heated during operation and remain hot immediately after the
engine is stopped.
Gasoline is a highly flammable and explosive liquid. Refuel in a well
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ventilated area with the engine stopped.
• This portable generator is not for use with gasoline/ethanol blends with
over 15% ethanol.
When refueling the generator, keep it away from cigarettes, open flames,
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smoke and/or sparks.
• Place the generator at least 3 feet away from buildings or other equipment
during operation.
Run the generator on a level surface. Tilting the generator may result in fuel
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spills.
• Know how to stop the generator quickly and understand operation of all
the controls. Never permit anyone to operate the generator without proper
instructions.
Keep children, pets and machinery with rotating parts away during
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