Dewalt DXGNR7000 Instruction Manual - Page 5

Safety Safety Guidelines and Definitions DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. SPARK ARRESTOR If the product will be used around flammable materials, such as agricultural crops, forests, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester should be installed and is legally required in the State of California. The California statutes requiring a spark arrester are Sections 13005(b), 4442 and 4443. Spark Arresters are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances. An approved spark arrester is provided and is also available from our product dealers, or may be ordered from DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286. 1-888-431-6871. 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. 000657 EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM The exhaust emission control system for this generator complies with the standards set forth by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The respective engine manufacturers administer warranties for the exhaust emission system. Refer to the engine documentation for warranty information. This instruction manual contains information important for you to know and understand so that your generator may properly, safely, and effectively be applied and operated. All operators, users and subsequent owners of this generator must read and understand all instructions before operating the generator. Save these instructions for future reference. To help you recognize information important to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS, we use the symbols below. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. Safety Rules SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER Certain States and Jurisdictions require that engine driven equipment be fitted with spark arresting mufflers. Depending on the generator model, spark-arresting mufflers may or may not be fitted. If spark-arresting mufflers are required for your location and the generator muffler is not spark arresting, contact your local dealer for instructions for a retrofit. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. RISK OF ASPHYXIATION DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR WITHIN AN ENCLOSED AREA. THE EXHAUST GASES OF THIS GENERATOR EMIT "DEADLY" CARBON MONOXIDE. EXPOSURE TO CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE CARBON MONOX- IDE POISONING, HEADACHES, NAUSEA, SEVERE SICKNESS OR DEATH. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION OR SHOCK THIS GENERATOR SET PRODUCES ELECTRICAL CURRENT. THEREFORE, SAFETY GUIDELINES MUST BE FOL- LOWED. IMPROPER USE OF THIS GENERATOR CAN RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION, INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE, SERVICE OR REPAIR THIS GEN- ERATOR UNLESS FULLY QUALIFIED TO DO SO. THIS GENERATOR SET IS DESIGNED TO BE OPERATED IN DRY CONDITIONS AND FOR OUTDOOR AREAS ONLY. NEVER OPERATE THIS GENERATOR INDOORS. NEVER OPERATE THIS GENERATOR IN RAIN, SNOW, SLEET OR GENERALLY WET CONDI- TIONS. DAMAGE TO THE GENERATOR, BODILY INJURY, OR DEATH COULD RESULT FROM ELEC- TROCUTION. Owner's Manual for Portable Generator 1