Porter-Cable A02871-043-0 instruction manual Risk of HOT Surfaces

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RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION (Continued)

HAZARD

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

 

 

 

Operation of

Any gasoline operated

Always use a U.L. listed voltage

voltage

household generator will incur

sensitive surge protector to

sensitive appli-

voltage variations causing

connect voltage sensitive

ances without a

damage to voltage sensitive ap-

appliances (TV, computer, ste-

voltage surge

pliances or could result in fire.

reo, etc.). Failure to use a U.L.

protector

 

listed voltage surge protector

 

 

 

will void the warranty on your

 

 

 

generator.

 

 

 

Notice: A multiple outlet strip is

 

 

 

not a surge protector. Make sure

 

 

 

you use a U.L. listed voltage

 

 

 

surge protector

Raising or

Generator could fall causing

Always use proper connecting

suspending

serious injury or death to you or

procedures as described in this

generators

others.

manual when connecting cables,

equipped with

 

chains, or straps for raising or

lift rings

 

suspending generators equipped

improperly

 

with lift rings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improper raising or suspending

Always use cables, chains, or

 

 

can cause damage to the

straps rated at 2000 lbs working

 

 

generator.

load or more to raise or suspend

 

 

 

generator.

 

 

 

 

Operating generator while suspended

Generator will not operate properly while suspended, cause damage to the generator, and could cause serious injury or death to you or others.

Never operate generator while suspended or in an unlevel position. Always operate generate on a flat, level surface.

RISK OF HOT SURFACES

HAZARD

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

 

 

Contact with hot

Contact with hot surfaces, such

During operation, touch only the

engine and

as engines exhaust components,

control surfaces of the

generator

could result in serious burns.

generator. Keep children away

components.

 

from the generator at all times.

 

 

They may not be able to recog-

 

 

nize the hazards of this

 

 

product.

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Contents Generator Consumer Safety Information Consumer General and Service InformationRisk of Electrocution and Fire Safety Guidelines / DefinitionsImportant Safety Instructions When installing a DoubleGenerator in rain When damagedRisk of Electrocution and Fire OperationUnit Indoors or in ANY Risk of FireConfined Area Risk of Unsafe Operation Risk of Breathing Inhalation HazardRisk of HOT Surfaces Risk of Moving Parts SpecificationsRisk from Lifting Unpacking AssemblyAssemble Portablility KIT Valve stem Other Loose Parts Extension Cords Double Throw Transfer SwitchGrounding the Generator Obtaining Electricity from the GeneratorOperation To Start the Engine Stopping Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsCustomer Responsibilities Table MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Generator MaintenanceEngine Preparation StorageGenerator Determining Wattage Requirements Wattage CalculationsStarting Wattage Requirements Application GuideAppliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage Total Household Wattage CalculatorStart Troubleshooting GuideResponsibility of Original Purchaser initial User Limited WarrantyENG A02871 Quick Facts