Porter-Cable N030679 - Manual (Page 3)

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DANGER: RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE
WhAT CAN hAppEN hOW TO pREVENT IT
• Back feeding electricity through
a building’s electrical system
to the outside utility feed lines
could endanger repair persons
attempting to restore service.
• Never backfeed electricity through
a structure's electrical system.
• Attempting to connect to the
incoming utility service could
result in electrocution.
• Restoration of electrical service while
the generator is connected to the
incoming utility could result in a fire
or serious damage if a double throw
transfer switch is not installed.
• Failure to use a double throw trans-
fer switch when connecting to a
structure's electrical system can
damage appliances and WILL VOID
the manufacturer's warranty.
• To connect to a structure's elec-
trical system in a safe manner,
always have a double-throw
transfer switch installed by a
qualified electrician and in com-
pliance with local ordinances.
(When installing a double-throw
transfer switch, a minimum of 10
gauge wiring must be used.)
• Water can conduct electricity! Water
which comes in contact with elec-
trically charged components can
transmit electricity to the frame and
other surfaces, resulting in electrical
shock to anyone contacting them.
• Operate generator in a clean, dry,
well ventilated area. Make sure
hands are dry before touching unit.
• Contact with worn or dam-
aged extension cords could
result in electrocution.
• Inspect extension cords
before use and replace with
new cord if required.
• Use of undersize extension
cord(s) could result in overheat-
ing of the wires or attached
items, resulting in fire.
• Use proper size (wire gauge)
extension cord(s) for applica-
tion; see Use of Extension
Cords under Assembly.
• Use of ungrounded exten-
sion cord(s) could prevent
operation of circuit breakers
and result in electrical shock.
• Always use an extension cord(s)
having a grounding wire with an
appropriate grounding plug. DO
NOT use an ungrounded plug.
• Accidental leakage of electrical cur-
rent could charge conductive sur-
faces in contact with the generator.
• Place generator on low conduc-
tivity surface such as a concrete
slab. ALWAYS operate gen-
erator a minimum of 6' (1.8 m)
from any conductive surface.
• Exceeding the load capacity of
the generator 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 result-
ing in fire or electrical shock.
• See Operating heavy Loads
under Operation. Make sure
that the summation of electri-
cal loads for all attachments
does not exceed the load
rating of the generator.