Specific Safety Precautions - King Canada KCG-2001i Instruction Manual

OPERATION OF GENERATOR IN RAIN, WET, ICY, OR FLOODED
CONDITIONS.
Water is an excellent conductor of electricity! Water which comes in con-
tact with electrically charged components can transmit electricity to the
frame and other surfaces, resulting in electrical shock to anyone con-
tacting them.
Operate generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Make sure hands
are dry before touching unit.
TAMPERING WITH FACTORY SET ENGINE SPEED SETTINGS.
Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation. Tampering
with the engine speed adjustment could result in overheating of attach-
ments and could cause a fire.
Never attempt to "speed-up" the engine to obtain more performance.
Both the output voltage and frequency will be thrown out of standard by
this practice, endangering attachments and the user.
IMPROPER CONNECTION OF ITEMS TO GENERATOR.
Exceeding the load capacity of the generator by attaching too many
items, or items with very high load ratings to it could result in overheating
of some items or their attachment wiring resulting in fire or electrical
shock. Make sure that the sum total of electrical loads for all attachments
does not exceed the load rating of the generator.
ATTEMPTING TO FILL THE FUEL TANK WHILE THE ENGINE IS
RUNNING.
Gasoline and gasoline vapors can become ignited by coming in contact
with hot components such as the muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from
an electrical spark.
Turn engine off and allow it to cool before adding fuel to the tank. Equip
area of operation with a fire extinguisher certified to handle gasoline or
fuel fires.
SPARKS, FIRE, HOT OBjECTS
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot objects can cause gasoline or
gasoline vapors to ignite.
Add fuel to tank in well ventilated area. Make sure there are no sources
of ignition near the generator.
INADEqUATE vENTILATION FOR GENERATOR
Materials placed under, against or near the generator or operating the
generator in areas where the temperature exceeds 40° C ambient (such
as storage rooms or garages) can interfere with its proper ventilation
features causing overheating and possible ignition of the materials or
buildings.
Operate generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area a minimum of four
feet from any building, object or wall. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN-
DOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED AREA.
SPECIFIC
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
RISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION HAZARD
Operate generator in clean, dry, well ventilated area. Never operate unit
in enclosed areas such as garages, basements, storage, sheds, or in
any location occupied by humans or animals.
Keep children, pets and others away from area of operating unit. Breath-
ing exhaust fumes will cause serious injury or death. Gasoline engines
produce toxic carbon monoxide exhaust fumes.
USE OF WORN, DAMAGED, UNDERSIZED OR UNGROUNDED EX-
TENSION CORDS.
Contact with worn or damaged extension cords could result in electro-
cution. Use of undersize extension cords could result in overheating of
the wires or attached items, resulting in fire.
Use of ungrounded extension cords could prevent operation of circuit
breakers and result in electrical shock.
Inspect extension cords before use and replace with new cord if re-
quired. Use proper size (wire gauge) extension cords for application as
shown below. Always use a extension cords having a grounding wire
with an appropriate grounding plug. DO NOT use an ungrounded plug.
An extension cord that is hot to the touch is overloaded. Repair or re-
place damaged extension cords immediately.
AIR CLEANER FILTER
Never run the engine without the air cleaner filter installed properly.
LIMIT OPERATION
Limit operation requiring maximum power to 30 minutes maximum. For
continuous operation, do not exceed the rated power of 1600W. Do not
exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle.
DO NOT MODIFY GENERATOR
Do not modify the generator for other purposes than its intended use.
Do not connect generators together in parallel. Do not connect an ex-
tension to the exhaust/muffler pipe.
12v DC OPERATION
The DC receptacle can be used while the AC output is in use. If you use
both at the same time, make sure not to exceed the rated power.
DISPOSAL
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that protects the environ-
ment. Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground. Take the used
motor oil to your local waste disposal service station.
Cord Length Wire Gauge Size
0-100 FEET NO.12
Amps
Up to 20 Amps.