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Safety Instructions
a) Important Safety Instructions
Most accidents involved with PTO-generators can be prevented if you follow all the
instructions in the owners manual. Some of the most common hazards are discussed below.
Reading this manual carefully provides the best way to protect yourself and others.
b) Electric Shock Prevention
Never operate the PTO-generator in rain or snow. Never touch the machine with wet hands or
electrical shock could occur.
c) Connection
Before the PTO-generator can be connected to a building’s electrical system, a licensed
electrician must install an isolation (transfer) switch in the building’s main fuse box. The switch
is the connection point for PTO-generator power and allows selection of PTO-generator or
main line power to the building. This will prevent the PTO-generator from charging the main
power line (backfeeding) when the main power supply has failed or has been turned off for
line repair. Backfeeding can electrocute or injure line maintenance personnel. Also, PTO-
generator and building electrical system damage can occur when normal operating power
returns if unit is used without an isolation switch.