READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont'd)
HAZARD | WHAT COULD HAPPEN | HOW TO PREVENT IT |
Operation of generator in rain, wet, icy, Water is an excellent conductor of
or flooded conditions.electricity[ Water which comes in contact with electrically charged components can transmit electricity to the frame and other surfaces, resulting in electrical shock to anyone contact- ing them.
Operate generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Make sure hands are
dry before touching unit.
Use of worn damaged, undersized or un- grounded extension cords.
Contact with worn or damaged extension cords could result in electrocution.
Use of undersize extension cords could result in overheating of the wires or at- tached items, resulting in fire.
Use of ungrounded cordsets could pre- vent operation of circuit breakers and re- sult in electrical shock.
Inspect extension cords before use and replace with new if required.
Use proper size (wire gauge) cordset for application.
Always use electrically grounded cordset.
Placing generator on or against highly conductive surface, such as a steel walk- way or metal roof.
Improper connection of items to genera- tor.
Operation of unit when damaged, or with guards or panels removed.
Accidental leakage of electrical current could charge conductive surfaces in con- tact with the generator.
Exceeding the load capacity of the gen- erator by attaching too many items, or items with very high load ratings to it could result in overheating of some items
or their attachment wiring resulting in fire or electrical shock.
Attempting to use the unit when it has been damaged, or when it is not func- tioning normally could result in fire or electrocution.
Removal of guarding could expose elec-
trically charged components and result in electrocution.
Place generator on low conductivity surface such as a concrete slab.
Read the load rating chart and instruc-
tions on page 9, 10 and 11. Make sure that the sum mation of electrical loads
for all attachments does not exceed
the load rating of the generator.
Do not operate generator with me- chanical or electrical problem. Have unit repaired by an Authorized Ser- vice Center.
Do not operate generator with protec- tive guarding removed.
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