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Operating the Generator Safely
THIS GENERATOR IS CAPABLE OF CAUSING AN ELECTRIC SHOCK. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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NEVER USE THE GENERATOR WHEN YOUR HANDS ARE WET. THE GENERATOR PRODUCES
ENOUGH ELECTRICAL POWER TO CAUSE A SERIOUS SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTION.
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ALWAYS KEEP THE GENERATOR DRY. PROTECT THE GENERATOR IN WET CONDITIONS SUCH AS
RAIN OR SNOW, OR NEAR A POOL OR SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
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NEVER OPERATE THE GENERATOR IN AN ENCLOSED AREA, OR EVEN PARTIALLY ENCLOSED, AS
YOU COULD BREATHE IN DANGEROUS CARBON MONOXIDE GAS FROM THE ATM ENGINE
EXHAUST. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION WHEN OPERATING THE GENERATOR.
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ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN THE GENERATOR IS PROPERLY GROUNDED PRIOR TO USE. SEE PAGE 19.
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NEVER CONNECT THE GENERATOR TO A BUILDING’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TO DO THIS; AN
ISOLATION SWITCH (TRANSFORMER) MUST BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.
THIS IS A HIGH-POWERED GENERATOR, WITH MOVING PARTS OPERATING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE
MACHINE MUST BE OPERATED SAFELY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY. UNSAFE
OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR YOU. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING
PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS GENERATOR:
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NEVER ALLOW PEOPLE WHO ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO USE THE
GENERATOR.
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NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE GENERATOR.
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KEEP YOUR HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM THE BELTS, CHAINS, PULLEYS, AND CONCEALED
AREAS WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. NEVER REACH UNDER THE GENERATOR WHEN THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
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NEVER OPERATE THE GENERATOR IN AN AREA OF NATURAL GAS, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, VAPORS
OR EXPLOSIVE DUST.
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ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ATM ENGINE, REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S) AND DISENGAGE THE
GENERATOR BELT DRIVE BEFORE ADJUSTING OR SERVICING THE GENERATOR.
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NEVER OPEN THE OUTLET BOX OR GENERATOR COVER. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY ELECTRICAL
REPAIRS YOURSELF. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR CONTACT COUNTRY
HOME PRODUCTS’ TOLL-FREE SUPPORT AT 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) FOR HELP OR
INFORMATION.
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KNOW HOW TO STOP THE GENERATOR QUICKLY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (STEP 9 ON PAGE 22).