Honeywell HW2000i Owners Manual - Page 8

Safety Messages Safety Messages Electric Shock Hazards WARNING Generators produce powerful voltage that can cause death or great physical harm. • NEVER touch bare wires or receptacles. • NEVER use generator with electrical cords that are worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged. • NEVER operate generator in rain or snow, or when the generator is set on wet surface. • Keep the generator out of reach of children, pets, and untrained people. Fire and Burn Hazards WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. • Refuel generator only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area. • NEVER enclose the generator in any structure. • Keep generator at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from buildings, other equipment, and combustible materials during operation. • NEVER fill fuel tank while the engine is running. Turn generator OFF and allow to cool before filling with fuel. • NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near the generator or where gasoline is stored. • NEVER overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely. • Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, be sure the area is dry before starting the engine. • Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor. WARNING The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine. • NEVER touch hot surfaces and avoid hot gases. • Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors. Medical and Life Support Uses WARNING • In case of emergency, call 911 immediately. • NEVER use this product to power life support devices or life support appliances. • NEVER use this product to power medical devices or medical appliances. • Inform your electricity provider immediately if you or anyone in your household depends on electrical equipment to live. • Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss of power would cause you or anyone in your household to experience a medical emergency. Generator Damage Hazards NOTICE Improper treatment or misuse of generator can cause permanent damage. • NEVER modify generator in any way. • NEVER tamper with governed speed. Generator sup- plies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed. • Damage to generator caused by misuse or modification is not covered under Warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW1000i / HW2000i Inverter Generator Owner's Manual