
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont’d)
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| Operation of generator in rain, wet, | 
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| Use of worn, damaged, undersized | Contact with worn or damaged exten- | 
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| Placing generator on or against | 
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| Improper connection of items to | Exceeding the load capacity of the | 
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| Operation of unit when damaged, | Attempting to use the unit when it has | 
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