Homelite HG6000 - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electrocution,
fire, and/or carbon monoxide poisoning, which will cause
death or serious injury.
WARNING:
National Electric Code requires generator to be grounded
to an approved earth ground. Before using the ground
terminal, consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspec-
tor, or local agency having jurisdiction for local codes
or ordinances that apply to the intended use of the
generator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions for HG6000 that
should be followed during installation and maintenance of
the generator and batteries.

Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
� Never start or run the engine inside a closed or partially
enclosed area. Breathing exhaust fumes will kill you.
� Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this
equipment.
� Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 10 feet
away.
� Wear sturdy and dry shoes or boots. Do not operate while
barefoot.
� Do not operate generator when you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
� Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts
and all hot surfaces of the unit.
� Product users on United States Forest Service land, and
in some states, must comply with fire prevention regula-
tions. This product is not equipped with a spark arrestor.
Check with the federal, state, or local authorities in your
area before use.
 Do not touch bare wire or receptacles.
 Do not use generator with electrical cords which are
worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged.
 Before storing, allow the engine to cool.
 Do not operate generator in rain, snow, or wet weather.
 Empty fuel tank, close fuel valve, and restrain the unit
from moving before transporting in a vehicle.
 Allow engine to cool for five minutes before refueling.
 To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with
care. It is highly flammable.
 Do not smoke while handling fuel.
 Store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
 Position the unit on level ground, stop engine, and allow
to cool before refueling.
 Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap.
 Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
 Wipe spilled fuel from the unit.
 Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circum-
stances.
 Use only authorized replacement parts and accessories
and follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or
injury.
 Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this
Operator’s Manual.
 Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel
leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.
 Generators vibrate in normal use. During and after the
use of the generator, inspect the generator as well as
extension cords and power supply cords connected to
it for damage resulting from vibration. Have damaged
items repaired or replaced as necessary. Do not use plugs
or cords that show signs of damage such as broken or
cracked insulation or damaged blades.