Honeywell HW4000 User Manual

HW4000 Portable Generator Owner’s Manual

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Since there are many variations in the circumstances sur-
rounding the installation, operation, and maintenance of 
this generator unit, we cannot possibly anticipate or pro-
vide advice or safety messages to cover every situation.

Safety messages are provided throughout this manual to 
help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. All 
safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicat-
ing the hazard level.

In addition to the signal words described above, the fol-
lowing symbols may be used to draw your attention to 
specific types of hazards.

ANYONE using or servicing generator must read, understand, and follow all safety and operation instructions pro-
vided in product manual. Failure to closely follow these instructions can result in circumstances leading to death, seri-
ous injury, and property damage.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, will result in 
death or serious injury to the operator or 
to bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in 
death or serious injury to the operator or 
to bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result in 
moderate or minor injury to the operator 
or to bystanders.

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, 
may result in damage to generator com-
ponents.

Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poi-
son 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.