Safety Instructions - Craftsman SEARS 919.679580 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 the symbols to
the right. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these sections.
I _ DANGER I
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZ-
ARD 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 _CAUTION I
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
I NOTE I
Information that you should
pay special attention to.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •
HAZARD
Attempting to connect generator directly
to the electrical system of any building
structu re.
Inadequate electrical grounding of gen-
e rator.
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
Never back feed electricity through a
structure's electrical system.
To connect to a structure's electrical
system in a safe manner and always
have a Double-Th row Transfer Switch
installed by a qualified electrician, in
compliance with local ordinances.
(When installing 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, in
accordance with the requirement of
the National Electric Code. See page
8 for grounding instructions.
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