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Risk of electrocution and fire
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Improper storage of extension cord. | Extension cord can come into contact | Remove extension cord from the |
| with hot engine parts resulting in | generator and store separately away |
| damage. Using a damaged extension | from generator. |
| cord can result in electrocution or death. |
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Operation of generator in rain, | Water is an excellent conductor of | Operate generator in a clean, dry, well |
wet, icy, or flooded conditions. | electricity! Water which comes in | ventilated area. Make sure hands are |
| contact with electrically charged | dry before touching unit. |
| components can transmit electricity |
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| to the frame and other surfaces, |
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| resulting in electrical shock to anyone |
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| contacting them. |
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Placing generator on or against | Accidental leakage of electrical current | Place generator on low conductivity |
highly conductive surface, such | could charge conductive surfaces in | surface such as a concrete slab. |
as a steel walkway or metal roof. | contact with the generator. | ALWAYS operate generator a |
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| minimum of 2 meters from any |
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| conductive surface. |
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Use of worn, damaged or | Contact with worn or damaged | Inspect extension cords before use and |
ungrounded extension cords. | extension cords could result in | replace with new cord if required. |
| electrocution. | Always use a cordset having a |
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| Use of ungrounded cordsets could | grounding wire with an appropriate |
| prevent operation of circuit breakers | grounding plug. |
| and result in electrical shock. | DO NOT use an ungrounded plug. |
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Operation of unit when damaged, | Attempting to use the unit when it | Do not operate generator with |
or with guards or panels removed. | has been damaged, or when it is not | mechanical or electrical problem. |
| functioning normally could result in fire | Have unit repaired by an Authorized |
| or electrocution. | Service Centre. |
| Removal of guarding could expose | Do not operate generator with |
| electrically charged components and | protective guarding removed. |
| result in electrocution. |
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