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10. Improper connections to a building electrical system
can allow electrical current from the Generator
to backfeed into the utility lines. Such backfeed
may electrocute utility company workers or others
who contact the lines during a power outage, and
the Generator may explode, burn, or cause fires
when utility power is restored. Consult the utility
company and a qualified electrician if intending
to use the Generator for back up power.
11. Do not operate the Generator before grounding.
The Generator must be earth-grounded
in accordance with all relevant electrical
codes and standards before operation.
Operating precautions
1.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
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.
2. Never use a generator indoors, including in
garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds.
Opening doors and windows or using fans will NOT
prevent carbon monoxide build up in the home.
3. When using generators, keep them outdoors
and far away from open doors, windows,
and vents to avoid toxic levels of carbon
monoxide from building up indoors.
4. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while
using a generator, get to fresh air right away.
The carbon monoxide from generators can
quickly lead to full incapacitation and death.
5. Keep children away from the equipment,
especially while it is operating.
6. Keep all spectators at least six feet
from the Engine during operation.
7. Do not touch engine during use.
Let engine cool down after use.
8. Never store fuel or other flammable
materials near the engine.
9. Fire Hazard! Do not fill gas tank while engine is
running. Do not operate if gasoline has been spilled.
Clean spilled gasoline before starting engine.
Do not operate near pilot light or open flame.
10. If the plugged-in product operates abnormally
or unusually slow, immediately stop using the
Generator as a power source. Always read and
adhere to the instruction manual of the product
to be powered, to make sure that it can be safely
and efficiently powered by a portable generator.
11. Before connecting an appliance or power cord
to the Generator: Make sure that it is in good
working order. Faulty appliances or power cords
can create a potential for electrical shock.
12. Do not exceed the maximum power rating 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 will not be beyond the limit of the Generator.
Power levels between rated and maximum
may be used for no more than 30 minutes.
13. Avoid substantially overloading which will
trip the circuit breaker. Exceeding the time
limit for maximum power operation or slightly
overloading the Generator may not switch the
circuit breaker or circuit protector OFF, but will
shorten the service life of the Generator.
14. Do not attempt to connect or disconnect
load connections while standing in
water, or on wet or soggy ground.
15. Do not touch electrically energized parts of
the Generator and interconnecting cables
or conductors with any part of the body, or
with any non-insulated conductive object.
16. Connect the Generator only to a load or
electrical system (120 volt or 240 volt) that is
compatible with the electrical characteristics
and rated capacities of the Generator.
Set up precautions (continued)
