Global Machinery Company GEN2300ES instruction manual Risk of electrocution and fire

Risk of electrocution and fire

Hazard	What could happen	How to prevent it
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.
Operation of generator in rain, wet,	Water is an excellent conductor of	Operate generator in a clean, dry, well
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
	to the frame and other surfaces,
	resulting in electrical shock to anyone
	contacting them.
Placing generator on or against	Accidental leakage of electrical current	Place generator on low conductivity
highly conductive surface, such as a	could charge conductive surfaces in	surface such as a concrete slab.
steel walkway or metal roof.	contact with the generator.	ALWAYS operate generator a
		minimum of 2 meters from any
		conductive surface.
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
	Use of ungrounded cordsets could	grounding wire with an appropriate
	prevent operation of circuit breakers	grounding plug. DO NOT use an
	and result in electrical shock.	ungrounded plug.
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 Authorised
	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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