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39. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do
not reach over or across Generator while operating.
40. Before use, check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the Generator's
operation. if damaged, have the Generator
serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained equipment.
41. Use the correct generator for the application.
Do not modify the generator or its engine,
and do not use the generator for a
purpose for which it is not intended.
recOMMenDeD MiniMuM Wire GauGe FOr eXtenSiOn cOrDS
current
(aMpS)
2
4
6
8
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
59187
Load @
120V
0 ~ 50 ft
(WattS)
240
480
720
18 AWG
960
1200
16 AWG
1800
14 AWG
2400
12 AWG
3000
12 AWG
3600
10 AWG
4200
8 AWG
4800
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42. Extension Cord ‑ Make sure your extension cord is
in good condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating.
The table below shows the correct cord size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
50 ~ 75 ft
18 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
10 AWG
10 AWG
8 AWG
6 AWG
6 AWG
75 ~ 100 ft
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
12 AWG
10 AWG
8 AWG
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