Porter-Cable D29851-038-0 Safety Guidelines / Definitions, Important Safety Instructions

SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This infor- mation relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury

used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and

operating instructions before using.

RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE

HAZARD	WHAT CAN HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
Attempting to	Back feeding electricity through	Never backfeed electricity
connect generator	a building’s electrical system to	through a structure's electrical
directly to the	the outside utility feed lines	system.
electrical system	could endanger repair persons
of any building	attempting to restore service.
structure.
	Attempting to connect to the in-	To connect to a structure's electri-
	coming utility service could result	cal system in a safe manner,
	in electrocution.	always have a Double-Throw
		Transfer Switch installed by a
	Restoration of electrical service	qualified electrician and in compli-
	while the generator is connected	ance with local ordinances.
	to the incoming utility could	(When installing a Double-
	result in a fire or serious damage	Throw Transfer Switch, a mini-
	if an isolator switch is not	mum of 10 gauge wiring must
	installed.	be used.)
	Failure to use a double throw
	transfer switch when connecting
	to a structure's electrical system
	can damage appliances and
	WILL VOID the manufacturer's
	warranty.

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