Chicago Electric 98452 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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the generator. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
generator accidentally.
Store idle generators out of reach of children and other untrained persons. 19.
Generators are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain generators with care. 20. Do not use a damaged generator. Tag damaged
generators “Do not use” until repaired.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and 21.
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 generators.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your 22.
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when
used on another generator.
CAUTION: This generator is not intended to power sensitive electronic equip-23.
ment* without the addition of an appropriate power line conditioner and surge
protector (both not included). Sensitive electronic equipment should be operated
on approved inverter type generators or pure sine wave generators.
When the plugged in product operates abnormally or unusually slow, immediately
stop using the generator as a power source. Always read and adhere to the
instruction manual of the product to be powered, to make sure that it can be safely
and efciently powered by a portable generator.
Note: When using a generator to provide home standby electricity, a transfer switch
(sold separately) is needed to prevent back feeding power into the utility line.
Connections for standby power to a building electrical system must be made by a
qualied electrician. The connection must isolate the generator power from utility
power, and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
WARNING: Improper connections to a building electrical system can allow electrical
current from the generator to backfeed into the utility lines. Such backfeed may
electrocute utility company workers or others who contact the lines during a power
outage, and the generator may explode, burn, or cause res when utility power is
restored. Consult the utility company or a qualied electrician.
*Sensitive electronic equipment includes, but is not limited to, audio/video
equipment, some television sets, computers, and printers.
SERVICE
Always keep fuel tank capped, even when empty, to prevent rainwater, dirt 24.
and debris from getting into the fuel tank.