Sears S2800 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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WARNING: REFER TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODES TO DETERMINE GROUNDING
REQUIREMENTS AS THIS CAN VARY PER
APPLICATION. THE GENERATOR IS GROUNDED
INTERNALLY NEUTRAL TO FRAME. WHERE
APPLICATIONS REQUIRE EXTERNAL GROUNDING, A
CONNECTION MUST BE MADE FROM THE GENERATOR
TO A SOLID EARTH GROUND. A CONTINUOUS LENGTH OF
SPLICE-FREE COPPER CABLE, NO SMALLER THAN 6
AWG, SHALL BE USED FOR THE CONDUCTOR.
When moving or transporting this generator, take proper
precautions to avoid fuel spillage. Further, always use
common sense when lifting this generator. An adequate
number of people and proper lifting methods must be
used.
Do not cover the generator while it is running or
immediately after shutdown. Always allow time to cool
down before covering.
Do not operate this generator unless it is in good
mechanical and electrical condition.
Always keep hands, body parts, hair and clothing well
away from the rotating parts of the generator.
Do not start this generator with connected devices turned
“ON”. Always make sure that connected devices are
disconnected from the generator or turned “OFF” before
starting the generator.
Generators operating on job or construction sites may be
required to have GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters)
receptacles.
Use only grounded extension cords in good condition and
make sure that the wire size within the extension cords is
of sufficient size to safely carry the surge output of the
generator.
Never handle extension cords or electrical circuits if
standing in water or if standing in a damp area.