SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury
used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and operating
instructions before using.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE
HAZARD | WHAT CAN HAPPEN | HOW TO PREVENT IT |
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Attempting to | Back feeding electricity through | Never backfeed electricity through a |
connect generator | a building’s electrical system to | structure's electrical system. |
directly to the | the outside utility feed lines |
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electrical system | could endanger repair persons |
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of any building | attempting to restore service. |
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structure. |
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Operation of |
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Water is an excellent conductor | Operate generator in a clean, dry, | |
generator in rain, | of electricity! Water which comes | well ventilated area. Make sure |
wet, icy, or | in contact with electrically | hands are dry before touching unit. |
flooded | charged components can |
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conditions. | transmit electricity to the frame |
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| and other surfaces, resulting in |
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| electrical shock to anyone con- |
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| tacting them. |
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3- ENG | A04669 |
