Full Product Manual

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3250W Generator
General Precautions (cont’d)
Work Area
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not opera
te power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dus
t. Generators create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep bystanders, childr
en, and visitors away while operating a generator. Provide barriers or
shields as needed.
Electrical Safety
• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and
grounded in ac
cordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the
ground
ing prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
pl
ugs.
• Ground
ing provides a low-resistance path to carry electricity away from the
user in the event of an electrical ma
lfunction.
• Double insula
ted tools are equipped with a polarized plug where one blade is wider than the
other. This pl
ug fits in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the pl
ug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet.
Do not change the pl
ug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three-wire
grounded power cord and grounded power supp
ly system.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Do not expose generator to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a generator will increase the
risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the power cord. Keep power cords away from heat, oil, sh
arp edges, or moving
parts. Re
place damaged power cords immediately. Damaged power cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
• When operat
ing a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”.
These extens
ion cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the risk of electric shock.