Ryobi RYI2200 User Manual 3 - Page 16

OPERATION DANGER: Carbon Monoxide. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO. But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.  Never use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, or other partly enclosed areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air.  ONLY use a generator outdoors and far away from open windows, doors, and vents. These openings can pull in generator exhaust. Even when you use a generator correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS use a battery-powered or battery-backup CO alarm in the home. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You could have carbon monoxide poisoning. WARNING: If this generator will be used only with cord and plugconnected equipment, National Electric Code does not require that the unit be grounded. However, other methods of using the generator may require grounding to reduce the risk of shock or electrocution. Consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction for local codes or ordinances to find out if grounding is needed in your situation before using the generator. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. NOTICE: The spark arrestor on this product has not been evaluated by the USDA Forest Service and cannot be used on U.S. forest lands. In addition, product users must comply with Federal, State, and local fire prevention regulations. Check with appropriate authorities. Contact customer service to purchase a replacement spark arrestor. APPLICATIONS This generator is designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools, and motor loads. BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT n Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents. n NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open. n Always position the generator on a flat firm surface. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: There may be General or State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes or ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator. Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the local agency having jurisdiction:  In some areas, generators are required to be registered with local utility companies.  If the generator is used at a construction site, there may be additional regulations which must be observed. LED DISPLAY See Figure 2. Power: The power indicator will light when the generator is on and the receptacles are operational. NOTE: If the generator is overloaded, the power indicator light will go off. Overload: The overload indicator will light if the generator's wattage/ amperage capacity is exceeded. To reset the generator, remove all loads from the generator and press the reset button (see fig. 1). Add loads back to the generator one at a time being careful not to exceed the generators wattage rating. Lubricant: The oil indicator will light and the engine will automatically shut off whenever the lubricant level in the engine becomes low. The engine may not be restarted until sufficient engine lubricant has been added to the generator. NOTE: It is normal for the indicator lights to illuminate and/ or blink each time the engine is started. Once the engine warms up, the lights should default to the pattern above. 12 - English