EarthQuake MC43ES - Manual (Page 5)

Operator’s Manual
800 Watt Inverter Generator
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ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide may be present even if you do
not smell or see any engine exhaust. Breathing carbon monoxide
can cause nausea, fainting or death, in addition to drowsiness,
dizziness and confusion. If you experience any of these
symptoms, seek fresh air and medical attention immediately.
If your product comes with a separate engine manual, be
sure to read and follow all safety and warning precautions
outlined there, in addition to any in this manual.
WARNING
ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODOR-
LESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. CARBON MON-
OXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL
OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST. BREATHING CAR-
BON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING OR
DEATH, IN ADDITION TO DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS
AND CONFUSION.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, SEEK
FRESH AIR AND MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
PRODUCT-SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
• The generator produces dangerously high voltage
when in operation. Avoid contact with bare wires,
terminals, connections, etc., while the unit is running,
even on equipment connected to the generator. Ensure all
appropriate covers, guards and barriers are in place before
operating the generator.
• Never handle any kind of electrical cord or device while
standing in water, while barefoot or while hands or feet are
wet. DANGEROUS electrical shock may result.
• The generator must be earth grounded in accordance with all
relevant electrical codes and standards before operating. A
10 gauge copper wire should be used to connect the ground
terminal of the generator to a grounding rod. A wire too
thin may not provide sufficient electrical current carrying
capacity to be an adequate ground path.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter in any damp or highly
conductive area (such as metal decking or steel work).
• Do not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise damaged
electrical cord sets with the generator.
• In case of accident caused by electric shock, immediately
shut down the source of electrical power. If this is not
possible, attempt to free the victim from the live conductor.
AVOID direct contact with the victim. Use a non-conducting
implement, such as a rope or board, to free the victim from
the live conductor. If the victim is unconscious, apply first
aid and get immediate medical help.
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• Always start and run engine outdoors. Do not start or run
engine in an enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.
• Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon
monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.
• Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes may be
pulled into a building.
• Never run engine outdoors in a poorly ventilated area where
the exhaust fumes may be trapped and not easily taken
away. (Examples include: in a large hole or areas where hills
surround your working area.)
• Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed area.
(Examples include: buildings that are enclosed on one or
more sides, under tents, car ports or basements.)
• Always run the engine with the exhaust and muffler pointed
in the direction away from the operator.
• Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone. People
should always be many feet away from the operation of the
engine and its attachments.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed
the engine.
DANGER
USING A GENERATOR INDOORS CAN KILL YOU IN MIN-
UTES DUE TO CARBON MONOXIDE.
NEVER USE INSIDE A
HOME OR GARAGE.
ONLY USE OUTSIDE, FAR
AWAY FROM WINDOWS,
DOORS AND VENTS.