• Use fresh petrol in your generator. If you do not plan to use your generator in 30 days, stabilize the petrol with fuel stabilizer.
• Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable, allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before refueling.
• Maintain your generator according to the maintenance schedule for peak performance and safety.
• Coiled cords can get HOT, always uncoil cords and lay them in flat open locations.

Personal Safety

• Always read and follow the operator’s manual and all operating instructions.
• Always run your generator outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
• Use a battery-powered carbon monoxide detector when running your generator.
• Do not operate the engine near combustible materials.
• Place generator on level ground to operate.
• When using extension cords, be sure they are grounded, and are a sufficient wire gauge for the application. Heavy Duty outdoor rated cords will handle household appliance loads.
• Never plug your generator directly into your house circuit.
• If connecting a generator into your home electrical system, have a qualified electrician install an Emergency Manual Power Transfer System.

Generator Usage Tips

• Determine what appliances you will be able to run with the wattage guide.
• Perform a dry run of your generator to make sure you are familiar of how you will operate it during a power outage.
• Keep a flashlight handy to find your way to your generator.
• Keep your generator conveniently located.
• If your generator is equipped with electric start, keep the battery charged.
• Run your generator occasionally to keep the engine well lubricated.
• Keep an adequate supply of fresh gasoline and extension cords. Use fuel stabilizer if you plan on extended storage.
• Plug in appliances one at a time being careful not to overload the circuits.
• Allow your generator to adequately cool-down before storing.
• Use a storage cover to keep the generator free of dirt and debris.