OperatorSafety
Equipment Description
Readthis manuamcareMmyand become familiar
with yourgenerator. }{now its appmications,its
mimitationsand any hazardsinvomved.
Thegenerator is an engine-driven, revolvingfield, alternating
and direct current (AC & DC)generator, it was designedto
supply ebctricaI power for operating compatibb ebctricaI
fighting, appfiances,tools and motor loads.The generator's
revolving field is driven atabout 4,500 rpm (with
POWERSMARTmodeswitch off) by a singb-cyfinder engine.
NOTICE Exceedinggeneratorswattage/amperagecapacity,
can damagegenerator and/or electrical devicesconnected
to it.
, DONOTexceedthegenerator'swattage/amperagecapacity.See
Don'tOverloadGeneratorinthe Operationsection.
Everyeffort hasbeen madeto ensurethat the information n
this manual is both accurateand current. However.the
manufacturer reservesthe right to change,alter or otherwise
improve the generatorand this documentation at any time
without prior notice.
The EmissionControl System for this generator is warranted
for standardsset by the Environmental ProtectionAgency
and the California Air Resources Board.
MmpertantSafety Mnfermatien
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipateevery possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard.The warnings in
this manual,and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are.
therefore, not aft-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work
method or operating technique that the manutacturer does
not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it
is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that the
procedure, work method or operating technique that you
choose does not renderthe generator unsafe.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
ToxicFumes
Fire
MovingParts
Kickback
Explosion
ElectricalShock
Operator's Manual
Flying Objects Hot Surface
ExplosivePressure ChemicalBurn
Thesafety alert symbol indicatesa potential personal
injury hazard A signal word (DANGER,WARNING,or
CAUTION)is used with the alert symbol to designatea
degreeor level of hazardseriousness. A safety symbol may
be usedto representthe type of hazard.The signal word
/VOT/CEis usedto address practicesnot relatedto personal
injury.
A DANGERindicatesa hazardwhich, if not avoided, wi//
result in death or serious injury.
A WARNENGindicatesa hazardwhich, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A OAUT_ONindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICEaddress practices not related to personal injury.
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