HONDA GA-2.5H - Manual (Page 8)

PAGE 8 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05)
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the MQ GA-2.5H Portable Generator:
GENERAL SAFETY
■ DO NOT operate or service this
equipment before reading this entire
manual.
■ This equipment should not be operated by persons under
18 years of age.
■ NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective
clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other
protective devices required by the job.
■ The engine section of this generator requires an adequate
free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the generator in
any enclosed or narrow
area where free flow of the
air is restricted. If the air
flow is restricted it will
cause serious damage to
the generator or engine
and may cause injury to
people. Remember the
generator's engine gives
off
DEADLY carbon
monoxide gas.
DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER
Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead
to serious injury or even death! This equipment is to
be operated by trained and qualified personnel only!
This equipment is for industrial use only.
■ NEVER operate this equipment under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
Read this manual!
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or generator.
■ ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask),
hearing and eye protection equipment when
operating the generator.
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■ Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any
accident due to equipment modifications.
■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage
to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.
GA-3.6H— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks
and open flames.
■ ALWAYS use extreme caution when
working with flammable liquids. When
refueling, stop the engine and allow it
to cool. DO NOT
smoke around or near
the machine. Fire or explosion could
result from fuel vapors, or if fuel is spilled
on a hot engine.
■ NEVER operate the generator in an
explosive atmosphere or near
combustible materials. An explosion or
fire could result causing severe
bodily
harm or even death.
■ NEVER disconnect any "emergency or safety devices".
These devices are intended for operator safety. Disconnection
of these devices can cause severe injury, bodily harm or even
death! Disconnection of any of these devices will void all
warranties.