Powerplus POW470 POWER G ENERATOR 720W EN - Manual (Page 6)

POW470(SC) EN
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6 SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
6.1 Persons
 Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
 Always operate outdoors with good ventilation. Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon
monoxide.
 Always stop the engine before refilling the fuel tank and clean the machine after filling the
fuel tank.
 Do not inhale fumes from petrol.
6.2 Electricity
 Do not touch the generator if you have wet hands.
 Do not operate the generator in wet conditions.
 Do not operate the generator near water.
 Never connect two generators together.
 Never connect the generator to any commercial power outlet.
 Make sure any extension cords used are in a safe condition and of sufficient capacity for
the task.
 Ensure that the load on the generator falls within its capacity as specified in the table
before plugging in any cords.
6.3 Fire and burn hazards
 The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials:
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keep the generator at least 1 meter away from buildings and other equipment during
operation.
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keep flammable materials away from the generator.
 The exhaust becomes very hot during operations and remains hot for a while after
stopping the engine:
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let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors.
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do not touch the hot exhaust with your hands.
 Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke
or allow flames or sparks where the generator is refueled or where gasoline is stored.
 Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may ignite after the engine has started. Make
sure that any spilled fuel has been wiped up before starting the generator.
7 USE
7.1 Before starting the generator
The generator ground terminal is connected to the frame of the generator, the metal non-
current-carrying parts of the generator, and the ground terminals of each receptacle. Before
using the ground terminal, consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector or local agency
having jurisdiction for local codes or ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator.