Porter-Cable BSI550 Portable Generator User Manual


 
5 — ENG
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
Use of worn, damaged, under-
sized or ungrounded extension
cords.
Placing generator on or against
highly conductive surface, such as
a steel walkway or metal roof.
Improper connection of items to
generator.
Operation of unit when damaged,
or with guards or panels removed.
Contact with worn or damaged ex-
tension cords could result in electro-
cution.
Use of undersize extension cords
could result in overheating of the
wires or attached items, resulting in
fire.
Use of ungrounded cordsets could
prevent operation of circuit breakers
and result in electrical shock.
Accidental leakage of electrical cur-
rent could charge conductive sur-
faces in contact with the generator.
Exceeding the load capacity of the
generator by attaching too many
items, or items with very high load
ratings to it could result in overheat-
ing of some items or their attachment
wiring resulting in fire or electrical
shock.
Attempting to use the unit when it
has been damaged, or when it is not
functioning normally could result in
fire or electrocution.
Removal of guarding could expose
electrically charged components and
result in electrocution.
Inspect extension cords before
use and replace with new cord if
required.
Use proper size (wire gauge) cord-
set for application see chart in the
Assembly section of this manual.
Always use a cordset having a
grounding wire with an appropri-
ate grounding plug. DO NOT use
an ungrounded plug.
Place generator on low conductiv-
ity surface such as a concrete
slab.
ALWAYS operate generator a min-
imum of six feet from any conduc-
tive surface.
Read the load rating chart and in-
structions in the Wattage Calcula-
tion section. Make sure that the
summation of electrical loads for
all attachments does not exceed
the load rating of the generator.
Do not operate generator with me-
chanical or electrical problem.
Have unit repaired by an Autho-
rized Service Center.
Do not operate generator with
protective guarding removed.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont’d)
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT ITWHAT COULD HAPPEN
Operation of generator in rain,
wet, icy, or flooded conditions.
Water is an excellent conductor of
electricity! Water which comes in con-
tact with electrically charged compo-
nents can transmit electricity to the
frame and other surfaces, resulting in
electrical shock to anyone contacting
them.
Operate generator in a clean, dry,
well ventilated area. Make sure
hands are dry before touching unit.