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, |
| Water is an excellent conductor of |
| Operate generator in a clean, dry, |
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icy, or flooded conditions. |
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Use of worn, damaged, undersized | Contact with worn or damaged exten- |
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or ungrounded extension cords. |
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| use and replace with new cord if |
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| Use of undersize extension cords |
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| could result in overheating of the |
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| cordset for application see chart |
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| wires or attached items, resulting in |
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| Always use a cordset having a |
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| prevent operation of circuit breakers |
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| grounding wire with an |
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| appropriate grounding plug. DO |
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Placing generator on or against |
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| Accidental leakage of electrical |
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highly conductive surface, such as |
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a steel walkway or metal roof. |
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| surfaces in contact with the generator. |
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Improper connection of items to | Exceeding the load capacity of the |
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| Read the load rating chart and in- |
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| items, or items with very high load |
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| ratings to it could result in overheat- |
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| ing of some items or their attachment |
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| all attachments does not exceed |
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| wiring resulting in fire or electrical |
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| the load rating of the generator. |
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Operation of unit when damaged, | Attempting to use the unit when it has |
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or with guards or panels removed. |
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| tioning normally could result in fire or |
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| electrocution. |
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| rized Service Center. |
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| Do not operate generator with |
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| Removal of guarding could expose |
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| electrically charged components and |
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5 — ENG