Safety Instructions - Porter-Cable CTE300 Instruction Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that
is important for you to know and un-
derstand. This information relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE-
VENTING 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 _,CAUTION I
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
NOTE I
information that you should pay special
attention to.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
" SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS "
When using this product basic precautions should always be followed
including the following:
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE
HAZARD
_.ttempting to connect generator
:flrectly to the electrical system of
_ny building structure.
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 incom-
ing 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.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
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 minimum of
10 gauge wiring must be used.)
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