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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING GENERATORS
READ ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS GENERATOR:
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Familiarity and proper training are required for the
safe operation of generators. A generator operated improperly or by untrained personnel
can be dangerous. Become familiar with all of the generator's controls, output receptacles
and connections. Know how to stop generator in case of emergency. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electrical shock, property damage, and/or serious
personal injury or death. Do not operate the generator unless it is fully assembled.
WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARDS
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas.
Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.
If you run the generator in an area that is confined, or even partially enclosed the air you
breathe could contain a dangerous amount of exhaust gas. To keep exhaust from building
up, provide adequate ventilation. Do not operate the generator in a room, cave, or tunnel
unless professionally installed exhaust hoses are used.
SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating instructions in the Instruction Manual
before operating or maintaining this generator.
Most accidents that result from generator operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic
safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation
before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the ‘‘SAFETY’’ section of this Instruction Manual and in the sections,
which contain the operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by WARNINGS on the
generator and in this Instruction Manual.
NEVER use this generator in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI.
MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury, or may cause machine damage.
NOTE
emphasizes essential information.
