Safety Labels and Locations

Content Source: Polaris Power® P5500 and P6500 Owner’s Manual (9931064 R02) > Safety Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Safety Labels and Locations

Warning labels have been placed on the generator for your protection. Read and follow the instructions on each label carefully. If any of the labels shown in this manual differ from the labels on your generator, always read and follow the instructions of the labels on the generator.

If an informational or graphic label becomes illegible or comes off, contact your POLARIS dealer to obtain a replacement. Replacement safety labels are provided by POLARIS at no charge.

General Warning
Carbon Monoxide Danger

Hot Exhaust Caution

General Warning

The general warning is located on the top side of the generator near the fuel volume indicator.

WARNING

Improper generator use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. Read the owner’s manual. Follow all instructions and warnings.

Gasoline is flammable and explosive. Severe burns can result.
ALWAYS stop the engine and let cool down before refueling.
ALWAYS check for fuel leaks and wipe up any spills.
ALWAYS turn the fuel to OFF when not in use.
NEVER handle gasoline indoors. NEVER overfill the fuel tank.

Generator exhaust contains poisonous Carbon Monoxide (CO) vapors.
ALWAYS operate in a well-ventilated area.
NEVER operate in a home, garage, enclosed area or near windows, doors, or people.
NEVER operate near flammable objects.

Electrocution can result from using generator in rain, snow, near water, with wet hands, or with improper connections.
ALWAYS keep generator and surrounding area dry.
NEVER connect generator to any building without electrical-isolation protection that meets applicable codes and regulations.

Carbon Monoxide Warning

The carbon monoxide warning label is located on the top side of the generator near the fuel level indicator.

DANGER

Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.

Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison 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.

Hot Exhaust Caution

The hot exhaust caution is located on the top side of the gas tank near the fuel volume indicator.

caution

Contacting a hot exhaust system can cause serious burns. Do not touch if generator is or has been running.