Safety Guidelines; Important Safety Instructions - Sears CRAFTSMAN 919.679370 Mode D'emploi

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

HAZARD
Attempting to connect generator directly
to the electrical system of any building
structure.
Inadequate electrical grounding of gen-
erator.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD
THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS
OF LIFE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
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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
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.
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
Information that you should pay
special attention to.
utility feed lines could en-
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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-Throw Transfer
Switch installed by a qualified elec-
trician, in compliance with local ordi-
nances. (When installing a Double-
Throw Transfer Switch, a mini-
mum 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.