Champion Power Equipment 70008 User Manual
Safety Rules
4
Rev
70008-20071026
DANGER
Propane (LPG) is highly flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death
if the gas is ignited.
if the gas is ignited.
Before starting the generator
Turn the generator off.
Inspect your LPG tank for damage or leaks.
Attach only approved tanks that have been
properly filled by an approved station.
DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.
Replace the hose at the first sign of a leak or if
age-cracking becomes apparent.
Inspect your LPG tank for damage or leaks.
Attach only approved tanks that have been
properly filled by an approved station.
DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.
Replace the hose at the first sign of a leak or if
age-cracking becomes apparent.
When starting the generator
DO NOT attempt to start a damaged generator.
Make certain that the LPG tank, air filter, spark
plug, fuel lines and exhaust system are properly
in place.
Make certain that the generator resting firmly on
level ground.
Make certain that the LPG tank, air filter, spark
plug, fuel lines and exhaust system are properly
in place.
Make certain that the generator resting firmly on
level ground.
When operating the generator:
DO NOT move or tip the generator during
operation.
DO NOT tip the generator or allow oil to spill.
operation.
DO NOT tip the generator or allow oil to spill.
When transporting or servicing the
generator:
Make certain that the LPG tank is disconnected
and properly shut off.
Disconnect the spark plug wire.
and properly shut off.
Disconnect the spark plug wire.
When storing the generator:
Store away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat and other sources of ignition.
heat and other sources of ignition.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand
and arm towards the engine faster than you can
let go.
and arm towards the engine faster than you can
let go.
Unintentional startup can result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation or laceration.
traumatic amputation or laceration.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
result.
When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly
until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to
avoid kickback.
DO NOT start or stop the engine with electrical
devices plugged in.
until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to
avoid kickback.
DO NOT start or stop the engine with electrical
devices plugged in.
CAUTION
Exceeding the generator’s running capacity can
damage the generator and/or electrical devices
connected to it
damage the generator and/or electrical devices
connected to it
DO NOT overload the generator.
Start the generator and allow the engine to
stabilize before connecting electrical loads.
Connect electrical equipment in the off position,
and then turn them on for operation.
Start the generator and allow the engine to
stabilize before connecting electrical loads.
Connect electrical equipment in the off position,
and then turn them on for operation.
Turn electrical equipment off and disconnect
before stopping the generator.
before stopping the generator.
DO NOT tamper with the governed speed.
DO NOT modify the generator in any way.
CAUTION
Improper treatment or use of the generator can
damage it, shorten its life and void your
warranty.
damage it, shorten its life and void your
warranty.
Use the generator only for intended uses.
Operate only on level surfaces.
DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture,
dust, or dirt.
dust, or dirt.
DO NOT allow any material to block the cooling
slots.
slots.
If connected devices overheat, turn them off and
disconnect them from the generator.
disconnect them from the generator.
DO NOT use the generator if:
Electrical output is lost
Equipment sparks, smokes or emits flames
Equipment vibrates excessively