Honda EW171 Owner's Manual page 3

Thank you for purchasing a Honda generator/welder. We want to help you get
the best results from your new generator/welder and to operate it safely. This
manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully.
This owner's manual describes the operation and maintenance of the EWI 71
Honda generator/welder. All information in this publication is based on the
latest product information available at the time of printing. Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without
written permission.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the generator/welder
and should remain with it if it is resold.
Safety Messages
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided
important safety messages in this manual and on the generator/welder.
Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol Band one of three
words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These mean
m You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't
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follow instructions.
m You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't
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follow instructions.
m You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.
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Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you
can do to avoid or reduce injury.
Damage Prevention Messages
You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word
NOTICE.
This word means:
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Your generator/welders or other property could be damaged if
you don't follow instructions.
The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your generator/
welder, other property, or the environment.
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