Your safety is important to us. Please review and follow the safety information below when preparing to use your Predator generator.
Please note, the following are intended to be used as supplemental safety tips to the warnings and instructions located in the user manual. These are not a replacement for the user manual, and the user manual should always be read in its entirety prior to set-up and use to ensure proper operation of your generator.
Should you need to locate a new copy of your Predator generator user manual, one can be downloaded on the product description page for the generator under the section titled “Owner’s Manual and Safety Warnings”.
Carbon Monoxide Safety
- Carbon monoxide is a poison gas that you cannot see or smell and is referred to as the “Silent Killer”. Death can occur within minutes of inhalation if the levels emitted are high enough. Generator exhaust emits carbon monoxide.
- Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include, but are not limited to, headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and disorientation. If you are experiencing any of these while operating a generator seek fresh air and medical attention immediately. Do NOT go to sleep.
- NEVER operate your generator indoors (including in your garage or basements), even if you have windows and/or doors open for ventilation.
- Do NOT place your generator too close to windows, doors and/or vents while it is outside. Carbon monoxide could still enter your home if your generator is too close to these types of openings. Federal agencies such as CPSC and CDC recommend placing your generator a minimum of twenty (20) ft. away from homes, windows, doors and vents.
- Do NOT rely on the use of fans for adequate or additional ventilation in order to run the generator indoors.
- Learn about our CO SECURE™ safety feature.
Operational Safety
- Do not operate your generator in open, wet conditions. Use a tent or generator cover designed to protect the unit from the weather, but that will also prevent carbon monoxide from gathering in a concentrated area. Homemade tents and covers are not recommended.
- Always inspect your generator before each use for wear, damage, frayed cords, etc. Do not operate generator if any issue is found, and contact a professional to service the generator.
- Always keep a minimum of five (5) ft. of clearance around all sides of the generator (including above).
- Keep and operate the generator on flat, level, surfaces and avoid excessive exposure to dust, moisture, dirt or other corrosive debris/materials.
- Always remain alert, watch what you are doing, and use caution and care when operating this generator. Do not use while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
- Keep spectators, especially children, away from generator when in use.
Electrical Safety
- Never attempt to connect your portable electric generator directly to your household wiring yourself. This can be deadly to you and others as it can 'back feed' onto the power lines connected to your home and result in injury and/or death. This type of connection must only be made by a qualified electrician in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes.
- Always start or stop the generator without any electrical loads connected to it.
- Do not exceed the running wattage of the generator. Make sure that the total electrical rating of the all of the tools or appliances plugged into the generator at the same time does not exceed that of the generator. Check that the startup surge of any appliances will not be beyond the limit of the generator.
- Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load connections while standing in water, or on wet or soggy ground.
- Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
- Always use the proper power cords, rated for heavy-duty, outdoor-rated usage and with a wire gauge adequate for the appliance load. Overloaded cords can cause fires or equipment damage. Do not use worn or frayed extension cords.
- Do not operate the generator before grounding. The generator must be earth-grounded in accordance with all relevant electrical codes and standards before operation.
Fuel, Burn & Gasoline Safety
- Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable, and potentially explosive. Use proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Do not store fuel or other flammable materials nearby.
- Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.
- Have multiple ABC class fire extinguishers nearby.
- Fire Hazard! NEVER open or attempt to fill gas tank while engine is running. Do not operate if gasoline has been spilled. Always clean spilled gasoline before starting engine. Do not operate near pilot light or open flame. Do not smoke near running generator.
- Do NOT overfill fuel tank.
- Never store fuel or other flammable materials near the engine.
- Do not operate in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Gasoline-powered engines may ignite the dust or fumes.