Safety Guidelines - Craftsman 919.326510 Owner's Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information
that is important for you to know and
understand, This information relates
to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROB-
LEMS. To help you recognize this
information, we use symbols to the
right. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these sections.
I '& DANGER I
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD
THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
LOSS OF LIFE,
I _WARNING I
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE,
I _iI,CAUTION I
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
I NOTE I
Information that you should pay special
attention to.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTUCTIONS
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HAZARD
Attempting to connect generator directly
to the electrical system of any building
structure.
Inadequate electrical grounding of gen-
erator.
When using this product basic precautions should always be followed
including the following:
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Back feeding electricity through a
building's electrical system to the
outside utility feed lines could en-
danger repair persons attempting to
restore service.
Attempting to connect to the incoming
utility service could result in electrocu-
tion.
Restoration of electrical service while
the generator is connected to the in-
coming utility could result in a fire or
serious damage if a isolator switch is
not installed.
The failure of one of the generator's
electrical devices, a broken wire, wet
surfaces, etc. could result in the entire
unit becoming electrically charged.
Contact with electrically charged
surfaces could result in electrocution.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
To connect to a structure's electrical
system in a safe manner and in com-
)liance with local ordinances, it is
necessary to have a Double-Throw
Transfer Switch installed by a
qualified electrician. (When install-
ing a Double-Throw Transfer
Switch, a minimum of 10 gauge
wiring must be used.)
Make sure that the unit is connected
to an appropriate electrical ground,
m accordance with the requirement
of the National Electric Code. See
page 12 for grounding instructions.
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