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Do not cover the engine or equipment12.
during operation.
Keep the equipment, engine, and13.
surrounding area clean at all times.
Use the equipment, accessories, etc., in14.
accordance with these instructions and
in the manner intended for the particular
type of equipment, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the equipment for
operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
Do not operate the equipment with15.
known leaks in the engine’s fuel system.
This product contains or, when used,16.
produces a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
(California Health & Safety Code §
25249.5, et seq.)
When spills of fuel or oil occur, they must17.
be cleaned up immediately. Dispose
of uids and cleaning materials as per
any local, state, or federal codes and
regulations. Store oil rags in a bottom-
ventilated, covered, metal container.
Keep hands and feet away from moving18.
parts. Do not reach over or across
equipment while operating.
Before use, check for misalignment19.
or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, and any other condition that
may affect the equipment’s operation.
If damaged, have the equipment
serviced before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained
equipment.
Use the correct equipment for the20.
application. Do not modify the
equipment and do not use the equipment
for a purpose for which it is not intended.
CAUTION:21. This generator is not
intended to power sensitive electronic
equipment* without the addition of an
appropriate line conditioner and surge
protector (both not included). Sensitive
electronic equipment should be operated
on approved inverter type generators or
pure sine wave generators.
If the plugged in product operates
abnormally or unusually slow,
immediately stop using the generator
as a power source. Always read and
adhere to the instruction manual of the
product to be powered, to make sure that
it can be safely and efciently powered
by a portable generator.
Note: When using a generator to
provide home standby electricity, a
transfer switch (sold separately) is
needed to prevent back feeding power
into the utility line.
Connections for standby power to a
building electrical system must be made
by a qualied electrician. The connection
must isolate the generator power from
utility power, and must comply with all
applicable laws and electrical codes.
WARNING: Improper connections to
a building electrical system can allow
electrical current from the generator
to backfeed into the utility lines. Such
backfeed may electrocute utility company
workers or others who contact the
lines during a power outage, and the
generator may explode, burn, or cause
res when utility power is restored.
Consult the utility company or a qualied
electrician.
*Sensitive electronic equipment
includes, but is not limited to, audio/
video equipment, some television
sets, computers, and printers.
AC APPLICATIONS
Before connecting an appliance or1.
power cord to the generator: Make sure
