Appliances and equipment usually have labels indicating power requirements on them. Choose a generator that produces more power than will be drawn by the combination of lighting, appliances, and equipment you plan to connect to the generator, including the initial surge when it is turned on. If your equipment draws more power than the generator can produce, you may blow a fuse on the generator or damage the connected equipment. Follow the directions supplied with your generator. Never use portable generators indoors, this includes inside a garage.
Adequate ventilation is necessary when running the generator.
Proper refueling measures, outlined in the owner s manual, must be carefully followed. Be sure to let your generator cool down before refueling. You must store extra generator fuel in an approved safety can. Store fuel for the generator out of doors in a locked shed or other protected area. Do not store fuel in a garage, basement, or anywhere inside a home, as vapors can be released that may cause illness and are a potential fire or explosion hazard.