Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Important Safety Instructions; Risk Of Electrocution And Fire - Porter-Cable D27245-028-0 Instruction Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This infor-
mation relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To
help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these sections.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

operating instructions before using.
HAZARD
Attempting to
connect generator
directly to the
electrical system
of any building
structure.
i
ndicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,may result in
minor or moderate injury
used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious
injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and

RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE

WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Back feeding electricity through
a building's electrical system to
the outside utility feed lines
could endanger repair persons
attempting to restore service.
Attempting to connect to the in-
coming 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 an isolator switch is not
installed.
Failure to use a double throw
transfer switch when connecting
to a structure's electrical system
can damage appliances and
WILL VOID the manufacturer's
warranty.
Never backfeed electricity
through a structure's electrical
system.
To connect to a structure's electri-
cal system in a safe manner,
always have a Double-Throw
Transfer Switch installed by a
qualified electrician and in compli-
ance with local ordinances.
(When installing a Double-
Throw Transfer Switch, a mini-
mum of 10 gauge wiring must
be used.)
3- ENG
HOW TO PREVENT IT
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