Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas during recharging. Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a long time after battery has been charged. Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause explosion. You can be blinded or severely injured. Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely caustic. Contact with battery fluid will cause severe chemical burns. DANGER • Operate generator ONLY outdoors. • Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near the bedrooms. • 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 • 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. 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. • If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. • Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources. • DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke. WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT • Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place. • DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT • Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill. • This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine applications. WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT • Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF. • Disconnect spark plug wire. 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. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WARNING BSPP Generator BSPP Generator • When using generator for backup power, notify utility company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from electric utility. • Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any damp or highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work. • DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles. • DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged. • DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet weather. • DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet. • DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or service generator. Generator produces powerful voltage. Failure to isolate generator from power utility can result in death or injury to electric utility workers due to backfeed of electrical energy. 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. 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 result. WARNING • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed. • DO NOT modify generator in any way. Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury and damage to generator. Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. CAUTION WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can CAUTION WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it. • Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place • See “Don’t Overload Generator”. the wire where it cannot contact spark plug. • Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK electrical loads. • Use approved spark plug tester. • DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. • Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for operation. • Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before stopping generator. WARNING Running engines produce heat.Temperature of CAUTION muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C). Improper treatment of generator can damage it and shorten its life. Severe burns can occur on contact. • Use generator only for intended uses. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damag...