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safety
DANGER
Improper grounding can result in a risk of
electrocution. Check with a qualied electrician for
your local requirements if you are in doubt as to
whether the unit is properly grounded.
• This generator is equipped with a grounding terminal for added
protection. Using the ground path from the generator to an
external ground source as instructed in the section labeled
“Grounding Instructions” (Page 16). Please consult a qualied
electrician for local regulations.
• The generator is a potential source of electrical shock if not kept
dry.
• Keep the generator dry and do not use in rain or wet conditions.
To protect from moisture, operate it on a dry surface under
an open, canopy-like structure. Dry your hands if wet before
touching the generator.
• Plug appliances directly into the generator. Or, use a heavy duty,
outdoor-rated extension cord that is rated (in watts or amps) at
least equal to the sum of the connected appliance loads. Check
that the entire cord is free of cuts or tears and that the plug has
all three prongs, especially a grounding pin.
• NEVER try to power the house wiring by plugging the generator
into a wall outlet, a practice known as “back feeding”. This is
an extremely dangerous practice that presents an electrocution
risk to utility workers and neighbors served by the same utility
transformer. It also bypasses some of the built-in household
circuit protection devices.
• If you must connect the generator to the house wiring to power
appliances, have a qualied electrician install the appropriate
equipment in accordance with local electrical codes.
This product has been designed with internal grounding or oating
bonded neutral. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the
risk of electric shock.
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