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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
WARNING:
USING THE GENERATOR IN RAIN, SNOW OR NEAR WATER CAN LEAD TO DEATH
FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK.
KEEP THE GENERATOR DRY.
All receptacles on the generator are protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) for protection
against the shock hazard of ground fault current.
The GFCI has TEST and RESET buttons and is connected to the circuit breaker.
An example of ground fault current is the current which would flow through a person who is using an
appliance with faulty insulation and, at the same time, is in contact with an electrical ground such as a
plumbing fixture, wet floor, or earth.
The ground fault circuit interrupter will not protect against short circuits or overloads. The circuit breaker
in the control panel which supplies power to the circuit provides that protection (refer to circuit breaker).
Observe the following precautions to ensure proper GFCI operation and to reduce shock hazards:
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Use grounded 3-conductor extension cords, tools, and appliances,
or double-insulated tools and appliances.
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Inspect cords and plugs, and replace if damaged.
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Do not use cord lengths greater than 164 feet (50 meters), and do not use multiple tools and
appliances with built-in noise filters.
Such use may activate the GFCI and trip the circuit breaker.
