Porter-Cable H1000IS - Manual (Page 6)

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RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
HAZARD
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
Operation of
generator in
careless manner All sources of energy include the
potential for injury. Unsafe
operation or maintenance of your
generator could lead to serious
injury or death to you or others. • Review and understand all of
the operating instructions and
warnings in this manual.
• Become familiar with the oper-
ation and controls of the
generator. Know how to shut it
off quickly.
• Equip area of operation with a
fire extinguisher certified to
handle gasoline or fuel fires.
• Keep children or others away
from the generator at all times.
Improper raising or suspending
can cause damage to the
generator.
Always use cables, chains, or
straps rated at 2000 lbs working
load or more to raise or suspend
generator.
Operation of
voltage
sensitive appli-
ances without a
voltage surge
protector Any gasoline operated
household generator will incur
voltage variations causing
damage to voltage sensitive ap-
pliances or could result in fire. Always use a U.L. listed voltage
sensitive surge protector to
connect voltage sensitive
appliances (TV, computer, ste-
reo, etc.). Failure to use a U.L.
listed voltage surge protector
will void the warranty on your
generator.
Notice: A multiple outlet strip is
not a surge protector. Make sure
you use a U.L. listed voltage
surge protector
Raising or
suspending
generators
equipped with
lift rings
improperly Generator could fall causing
serious injury or death to you or
others. Always use proper connecting
procedures as described in this
manual when connecting cables,
chains, or straps for raising or
suspending generators equipped
with lift rings.
Operating
generator while
suspended Generator will not operate
properly and will cause damage
to the generator and could
cause serious injury or death to
you or others. Never operate generator while
suspended or in an unlevel
position. Always operate
generate on a flat, level surface.