Portable gasoline generators, Safety information – Master Lock MGH8500IE User Manual

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PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS

1. Gasoline presents a hazard of ﬁre or

explosion. Gasoline is ﬂammable. Its

vapor is explosive.

• Keep fuel out of children’s reach.

• Refuel generator in a well-vented

area. Do not ﬁll fuel tank in the dark.

Do not refuel while engine is run-

ning. Unhook all electrical loads and

shut off engine before refueling.

• Do not overﬁll fuel tank. Always al-

low room for fuel to expand. If you

overﬁll tank, fuel can overﬂow onto

hot generator. This can cause ﬁre or

explosion. After refueling, tightly

close fuel tank cap.

• Do not spill fuel. Fuel or fuel vapor

may ignite. If fuel spills, make sure

area is dry before starting engine.

• Never smoke in refueling area. Never

allow open ﬂames or sparks in area.

• Store fuel in approved container.

Store fuel in a well-vented area free

of open ﬂames or sparks.

2. Guard against ﬁre hazard. Keep operation

area well-vented. Keep generator at least

three feet away from any object. Do not

place ﬂammable objects near generator.

• Do not use generator where ﬂam-

mable vapors are present. Some

vapors are heavier than air. These

vapors settle in low-lying places.

• Do not use generator in enclosed

spaces. This includes motor home

or RV generator compartments.

3. Guard against electric shock. Generator

produces high voltage. This high voltage

can cause severe electric shock. Only re-

sponsible adults should use generator.

• Properly ground generator before

starting.

• Never let anyone operate or service

generator without proper instruc-

tions.

• Avoid contact with live terminals or

bare wires.

• Do not use generator outdoors in rain

or snow.

• Do not use generator near standing

water or snow.

• Do not use if generator is wet or

damp.

• Do not use generator in highly con-

ductive areas. These areas include

metal decking and steelwork.

Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon

monoxide gas. Overexposure will cause loss

of consciousness and will lead to death. Use

only in well-vented areas. Make sure area

has plenty of free-moving, fresh, outside

air. Never run generator in an enclosed or

conﬁned area. Never run generator inside

occupied building.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early

signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re-

semble the ﬂu, with headaches, dizziness,

and nausea. If you have these signs, get

fresh air at once! Some people are more

affected by carbon monoxide than others.

These include pregnant women, persons

with heart or lung disease or anemia, those

under the inﬂuence of alcohol, and those at

high altitudes. Make certain you read and

understand all warnings. Keep this manual

for reference. It is your guide to safe and

proper operation of this generator.
Safety information appears throughout these

instructions. Pay close attention to them.

Below are deﬁnitions for the safety informa-

tion listed throughout this manual.
DANGER: indicates a hazard which will cause

severe personal injury, death, or substantial

property damage if you ignore warning.
WARNING: indicates a hazard which can

cause severe personal injury, death, or substan-

tial property damage if you ignore warning.
CAUTION: indicates a hazard which will or

can cause minor personal injury or property

damage if you ignore warning.

SAFETY

INFORMATION

• Only use grounded extension cords.

• Do not use any worn or damaged

electric cords. Electric shock or dam-

age to generator may result.

• Do not wear damp clothing or wet

shoes when using generator.

4. Guard against burns. Hot engine parts

can cause severe injury. Use caution and

remain alert when using generator.

• Keep children and animals away from

generator while it is running or hot.

• Keep all covers and shields in place.

Keep them tightly secured.

• The mufﬂer becomes very hot dur-

ing operation. The mufﬂer remains

hot for a while after shutdown. Do

not touch muffler while it is hot.

Do not let mufﬂer touch anything

ﬂammable. Let engine cool before

transporting or storing.

5. Have standby installation to home

or building performed by a licensed

electrician. Do not let anyone else wire

into a utility circuit. Personal injury,

equipment damage, or damage to home

could occur.

6. Never connect generator to any existing

electrical circuits. The generator output

will back-feed into the utility power line.

This may electrocute a power company

line repair person. Also, if generator is

powering electrical circuits, the chance

of an electrical ﬁre exists.

7. Battery gives off explosive gases. Keep

sparks, ﬂames, and cigarettes away. Do

not remove or install battery cables

when engine is cranking or running.

Only service or use battery in a well-

vented area.

8. Battery contains sulfuric acid. Battery

acid is poisonous if swallowed. Contact

with skin or eyes may cause severe

burns. Do not tilt generator with battery

installed. Tilting could cause battery

acid to spill. Wear protective clothing

and face shield when servicing. Keep

out of children’s reach.

9. Only a qualiﬁed electrical service person

should service and repair generator.

• Generator produces high voltage.

Use extreme caution when working

on electrical parts.

WARNINGS

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s

manual and the engine owner’s

manual carefully. Become familiar

with this generator before trying

to operate or service it. Know

its uses, limitations, and any

hazards involved. Improper use

of generator can cause severe

injury or death from explosion,

ﬁre, burns, electrical shock, or

carbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide

poisoning may lead to death!