wc_tx003567gb_FM10.fm20Mobile GeneratorSafety Information1.6 Safety Guidelines for Mobile GeneratorsInstalling asbackup powerSpecial hazards exist when installing this machine as a backup power supply.Improper connection of generator to a building’s electrical system can allowelectrical current from the generator to backfeed into utility lines. This may result inelectrocution of utility workers, fire, or explosion.If connected to a building’s electrical system, the generator must meet the power,voltage, and frequency requirements of the equipment in the building. Differencesin power, voltage, and frequency requirements may exist and improper connectionmay lead to equipment damage, fire, and personal injury or death.DANGERCarbon monoxide. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO). This is a poison you cannotsee or smell. If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO. Buteven if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.► NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, or other partlyenclosed areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas.Using a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air.► ONLY use a generator outside and far away from windows, doors, and vents.These openings can pull in generator exhaust.► Even when you use a generator correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYSuse a battery-powered or battery-backup CO alarm in the home.► If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been running,move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You could have carbon monoxidepoison.WARNINGElectrocution hazard. Machines that generate electric power present specialhazards while the engine is running. These include the risk of electrocution orsevere electrical shock.► Read and follow the instructions in this Operator’s Manual.WARNINGBackfeed from the generator into the public power distribution system can causeserious injury or death to utility workers!► Connections to a building’s electrical system must be made by a qualified elec-trician and comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
