1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please make sure you review each precaution carefully.
Pay special attention to statement preceded by the following words.
“WARNING” indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss
of life if instructions are not followed.
“CAUTION” indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage
if instructions are not followed.
Do not operate the generator near gasoline or gaseous fuel because of the potential danger of
explosion or fire.
Do not fill the fuel tank with fuel while the engine is running. Do not smoke or use an open
flame near the fuel tank. Be careful not to spill fuel during refuelling. If fuel is spilt, wipe
it off and let dry before starting the engine.
Do not place flammables near the generator.
Be careful not to place fuel, matches, gunpowder, oily cloths, straw, trash, or any other
flammables near the generator.
Do not operate the generator inside a room, cave, tunnel, or other insufficiently
ventilated area. Always operate it in a well-ventilated area, otherwise the engine
may become overheated, and the poisonous carbon monoxide gas, an odourless,
colorless, poisonous gas, contained in the exhaust gases will endanger human lives.
Operate generator only outdoors and far from open windows, doors, ventilation
intakes and other openings. Keep the generator at least 1 meter (3 feet) away,
including overhead, from any structure or building use.
Do not enclose the generator nor cover it with a box.
The generator has a built-in forced air cooling system, and may become overheated if it is enclosed.
If generator has been coved to protect it from the weather during non use, be sure to remove it and
keep it well away from the area during generator use.
Operate the generator on a level surface.
It is not necessary to prepare a special foundation for the generator. However, the generator will
vibrate on an irregular surface, so choose a level place without surface irregularities.
If the generator is tilted or moved during operation, fuel may spill and /or the generator may tip
over, causing a hazardous situation.
Proper lubrication cannot be expected if the generator is operated on a steep incline or slope. In
such a case, piston seizure may occur even if the oil is above the upper level.
Pay attention to the wiring or extension cords from the generator to the connected device.
If the wire is under the generator or in contact with a vibrating part, it may break and
possibly cause a fire, generator burnout, or electric shock hazard.
Replace damaged or worn cords immediately.
