WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of 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. Hazard Symbols and Meanings Fire Explosion Toxic Fumes Hot Surface Electrical Shock Kickback 2 SAFETY RULES • Operate generator ONLY outdoors. • Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings. • DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure (even if doors or windows are open), including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV). Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. WARNING WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL • Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank. • Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors. • DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion. • Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WARNING WARNING Generator produces powerful voltage. • DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke. Failure to isolate generator from power utility WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT can result in death or injury to electric utility • Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place. workers due to backfeed of electrical energy. • DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. • When using generator for backup power, notify utility • If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from electric utility. WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT • Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any damp or highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work. • Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill. • DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles. • This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine • DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn, applications. frayed, bare or otherwise damaged. WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING • DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet weather. EQUIPMENT • DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing • Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet. valve OFF. • DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or • Disconnect spark plug wire. service generator. WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK • Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could WARNING WARNING • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback. • NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on. result. • This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation 33CFR-183 and should not be used on marine applications. • Failure to use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard approved generator could result in death or serious injury and/or property damage. 3 SAFETY RULES WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR • Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug. WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK • Use approved spark plug tester. • DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. WARNING • DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases. • Allow equipment to cool before touching. • Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of generator including overhead. • Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered by an internal combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws. Running engines produce heat.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C). Severe burns can occur on contact. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. WARNING CAUT...