Porter-Cable H1000 Important Safety Instructions, Save These Instructions, Hazard

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and un- derstand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE-

VENTING EQUIPMENT PROB- LEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •

When using this product basic pre cautions should always be

followed including the following:

RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE

HAZARD	WHAT COULD HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
Attempting to connect generator	Back feeding electricity through a	Never backfeed electricity through
directly to the electrical system of	building’s electrical system to the out-	a structure's electrical system.
any building structure.	side utility feed lines could en-danger
	repair persons attempting to restore
	service.
	Attempting to connect to the incom-	To connect to a structure's electri-
	ing utility service could result in elec-	cal system in a safe manner,
	trocution.	always have a Double-Throw
		Transfer Switch installed by a qual-
	Restoration of electrical service while	ified electrician and in compliance
	the generator is connected to the	with local ordinances. (When in-
	incoming utility could result in a fire or	stalling a Double-Throw Transfer
	serious damage if an isolator switch is	Switch, a minimum of 10 gauge
	not installed.	wiring must be used.)
	Failure to use a double throw transfer
	switch when connecting to a struc-
	ture's electrical system can damage
	appliances and WILL VOID the
	manufacturer's warranty.

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