User Manual

9
NOTICE
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity
could damage generator and/or electrical devices connected
to it.
• DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/amperage capacity. See
Don’t Overload Generator in the Operation section.
• Startgeneratorandletenginestabilizebeforeconnectingelectrical
loads.
• ConnectelectricalloadsinOFFposition,thenturnONfor
operation.
• TurnelectricalloadsOFFanddisconnectfromgeneratorbefore
stopping generator.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator could damage it
and shorten its life.
• Usegeneratoronlyforintendeduses.
• Ifyouhavequestionsaboutintendeduse,askdealerorcontact
local service center.
• Operategeneratoronlyonlevelsurfaces.
• DONOTexposegeneratortoexcessivemoisture,dust,dirt,or
corrosive vapors.
• DONOTinsertanyobjectsthroughcoolingslots.
• Ifconnecteddevicesoverheat,turnthemoffanddisconnectthem
from generator.
• Shutoffgeneratorif:
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.
WARNING Starter and other rotating parts could
entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories
resulting in serious injury.
• NEVERoperategeneratorwithoutprotectivehousingorcovers.
• DONOTwearlooseclothing,jewelryoranythingthatcouldbe
caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tieuplonghairandremovejewelry.
CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds could
result in minor injury.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
• DONOTtamperwithgovernorspring,linksorotherparts
to increase engine speed. Generator supplies correct rated
frequency and voltage when running at governed speed.
• DONOTmodifygeneratorinanyway.
WARNING
Generator voltage could cause electrical
shock or burn resulting in death or serious injury.
• Uselistedtransferequipment,suitablefortheintendeduse,
to prevent backfeed by isolating generator from electric utility
workers.
• Whenusinggeneratorforbackuppower,notifyutilitycompany.
• 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.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank
causing a fire, resulting in death or serious
injury.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in
serious injury.
• DONOTtouchhotpartsandAVOIDhotexhaustgases.
• Allowequipmenttocoolbeforetouching.
• Keepatleast5feet(1.5m)ofclearanceonallsidesof
generator including overhead.
• ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode,Section
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section
4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
• Replacementpartsmustbethesameandinstalledinthesame
position as the original parts.
WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or
electric shock resulting in death or serious
injury.
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.