Homelite HG5700 User Manual - Page 7

symbols SAFETY LABELS The information below can be found on the generator. For your safety, please study and understand all of the labels before starting the generator. If any of the labels come off the unit or become hard to read, contact an authorized service center for replacement.  You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow the Operator's Manual instructions.  Risk of Fire. Do not add fuel while the product is operating.  Generator is a potential source of electric shock. Do not expose to moisture, rain, or snow. Do not operate with wet hands or feet.  Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can cause unconsciousness or DEATH. Operate in well-ventilated, outdoor areas away from open windows or doors.  Failure to properly ground generator can result in electrocution, especially if the generator is equipped with a wheel kit.  Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.  Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell.  NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open.  Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents. Fuel warning No smoking when filling with gasoline. Do not overfill. Full level is 1 in. below the top of the fuel neck. Stop the engine for five minutes before refueling to avoid the heat from the muffler igniting fuel vapors. engine LUBRICANT warning You must add lubricant before first operating the generator. The oil reservoir capacity is 1.1 qt. Always check the lubricant level before each operation. The lubricant level should always register between the hatched areas on the dipstick. The unit is equipped with a sensor which will automatically shut off the engine if the lubricant level falls below a safe limit. grounding ­warning National Electric Code requires generator to be grounded to an approved earth ground. Page  - English Hot SURFACE warning Do not touch the muffler or aluminum cylinder of the engine. They are very HOT and will cause severe burns. Don't put any flammable or combustible materials in the direct path of the exhaust.