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SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand this instruction manual before operating your generator. You can help prevent
accidents by being familiar with your generator’s controls, and by observing safe operating
procedures.
Operator Responsibility
Know how to stop the generator quickly in case of emergency.
Under stand the use of all generator controls, output receptacles, and connections.
Do not let children operate the generator without parental supervision.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust
can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.
If you run the generator in an area that is confined, or even partially enclosed, the air you breathe
could contain a dangerous amount of exhaust gas. To keep exhaust gas from accumulating,
provide adequate ventilation.
Electric Shock Hazards
The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious shock or electrocution if misused.
Using a generator or electrical appliance in wet conditions, such as rain or snow, or near a pool or
sprinkler system, or when your hands are wet, could result in electrocution. Keep the generator dry.
If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather, check all of the electrical
components
on the control panel, before each use. Moisture or ice can cause a malfunction or short circuit in
electrical
components, which could result in electrocution.
Do not connect to a building electrical system unless a qualified electrician has installed an isolation
switch.
Fire and Burn Hazards
The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.
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Keep the generator at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings and other equipment during
operation.
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Do not enclose the generator in any structure.
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Keep flammable materials away from the generator.
The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the
engine.
Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot. Let the engine cool before storing the generator
indoors.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow
flames or sparks where the generator is refueled or where gasoline is stored. Refuel in a
well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may ignite after the engine has started. Make sure that
