Operation Manual

7
GENERATOR SAFETY
Electric Shock Hazards
• The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious
shock or electrocution if misused.
• Using a generator or electrical appliance in wet conditions, such as
rain
or snow,
or near a pool or sprinkler system, or when your
hands are wet, could result in electrocution. Keep the generator dry.
• If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather,
check the Ground Fault Circuit Inter
rupter (GFCI) receptacle and all
other electrical components on the control panel before each use.
Moisture or ice can cause a malfunction or short circuit in electrical
components that could result in electrocution.
• Do not connect to a building’s electrical system unless an isolation
switch has been install
ed by a qualified electrician.
Fire and Burn Hazards
• The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.
– Keep the generator at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings
an
d other equipment during
operation.
– Do not enclose the generator in any structure.
– Keep flammable materials away from the generator.
• The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for
a while after sto
pping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler
while it is hot. Let the engine cool before storing the generator
indoors.
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