Craftsman 919.679580, MGP-679580 Safety Guidelines Definitions, Risk of Electrocution and Fire

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and

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URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZ-	Information for preventing damage to
ARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY	equipment.
OR LOSS OF LIFE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A	Information	that you	should
HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS	pay special	attention	to.
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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When using this product basic precautions should always be followed including the following:

RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE

HAZARD	WHAT COULD HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
Attempting to connect generator directly	Back feeding electricity through a	Never back feed electricity through a
to the electrical system of any building	building’s electrical system to the	structure's electrical system.
structure.	outside utility feed lines could en-
	danger repair persons attempting to	To connect to a structure's electrical
	restore service.	system in a safe manner and always
		have a Double-Throw Transfer Switch
	Attempting to connect to the incoming	installed by a qualified electrician, in
	utility service could result in electrocu-	compliance with local ordinances.
	tion.	(When installing a Double-Throw
		Transfer Switch, a minimum of 10
	Restoration of electrical service while	gauge wiring must be used.)
	the generator is connected to the in-
	coming utility could result in a fire or
	serious damage if a isolator switch is
	not installed.
Inadequate electrical grounding of gen-	The failure of one of the generator’s	Make sure that the unit is connected
erator.	electrical devices, a broken wire, wet	to an appropriate electrical ground, in
	surfaces, etc. could result in the entire	accordance with the requirement of
	unit becoming electrically charged.	the National Electric Code. See page
	Contact with electrically charged	8 for grounding instructions.
	surfaces could result in electrocution.

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