Poulan Pro PP4300 - Manual (Page 3)

SAFETY RULES
● Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
● Keep clearance on all sides of generator for adequate
● DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure,
including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
Running generator gives off carbon monoxide,
a
n odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
DANGER
WHEN ADDING FUEL:
● Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing gas cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
● Fill fuel tank outdoors.
● DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.
● Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
● DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT:
● DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel
to spill.
● This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT:
● Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve in the OFF position.
● Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL
IN TANK:
● Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers, or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING
● When using generator for backup power, notify utility
company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate
generator from electric utility.
● Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any damp or
highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work.
● DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
● DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn,
frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged.
● DO NOT operate generator in the rain or other forms of
precipitation.
● DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing
in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
● DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generator.
Generator produces powerful voltage.
Failure to isolate generator from power utility
can result in death or injury to electric utility
workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
DANGER
● National Electric Code requires generator to be properly
grounded to an approved earth ground. Call an electrician for
local grounding requirements.
Failure to properly ground generator can result
in electrocution, especially if the generator is
equipped with a wheel kit.
DANGER
● This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation
33CFR-183 and should not be used on marine applications.
● Failure to use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard approved
generator could result in bodily injury and/or property
damage.
WARNING
ventilation.
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