Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 1
Section 1 Introduction and Safety
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power
Systems Inc. product. This unit has been
designed to provide high-performance, effi-
cient operation, and years of use when main-
tained properly.
If any section of the manual is not understood,
contact your nearest Independent Authorized
Service Dealer (IASD), or contact Generac
Customer Service at 1-888-GENERAC (1-
888-436-3722), or www.generac.com with any
questions or concerns.
The owner is responsible for proper mainte-
nance and safe use of the equipment. Before
operating, servicing or storing this generator:
• Study all warnings in this manual and on
the product carefully.
• Become familiar with this manual and the
unit before use.
• Refer to the Assembly section of the man-
ual for instructions on final assembly proce-
dures. Follow the instructions completely.
Save these instructions for future reference.
ALWAYS supply this manual to any individual
that will use this machine.
The information in this manual is accurate
based on products produced at the time of
publication. The manufacturer reserves the
right to make technical updates, corrections,
and product revisions at any time without
notice.
Safety Rules
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every
possible circumstance that might involve a
hazard. The alerts in this manual, and on tags
and decals affixed to the unit, are not all inclu-
sive. If using a procedure, work method, or
operating technique that the manufacturer
does not specifically recommend, verify that it
is safe for others and does not render the
equipment unsafe.
Throughout this publication, and on tags and
decals affixed to the unit, DANGER, WARN-
ING, CAUTION, and NOTE blocks are used to
alert personnel to special instructions about a
particular operation that may be hazardous if
performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe
them carefully. Alert definitions are as follows:
NOTE: Notes contain additional information
important to a procedure and will be found
within the regular text of this manual.
These safety alerts cannot eliminate the haz-
ards that they indicate. Common sense and
strict compliance with the special instructions
while performing the action or service are
essential to preventing accidents.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
(000100a)
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
(000001)
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
(000002)
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
(000003)
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
DANGER
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is
a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
(000103)
DANGER
Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.
Carbon monoxide, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
(000179b)
DANGER
Asphyxiation. The exhaust system must be properly
maintained. Do not alter or modify the exhaust system
as to render it unsafe or make it noncompliant with
local codes and/or standards. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
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