John Deere PR-G7500M User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

7

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

This product must be grounded. It has permanent conductor between

the generator (stator winding) and the frame. If it should malfunction

or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for elec-

tric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.

DANGER - IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT-

GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN A RISK

OF ELECTROCUTION. CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED

ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICE PERSON IF YOU ARE IN

DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE UNIT IS PROPERLY

GROUNDED.

This generator is equipped with a grounding terminal for your pro-

tection. Always complete the ground path from the generator to an

external ground source as instructed in the section labeled “Ground-

ing Instructions” in the Preparation section of this manual.
The generator is a potential source of electrical shock if not kept dry.

Keep the generator dry and do not use in rain or wet conditions. To

protect from moisture, operate it on a dry surface under an open,

canopy-like structure. Dry your hands if wet before touching the

generator.
Risk of electric shock if you operate this generator with a faulty GFCI

(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter). Test GFCI before each use, see

Operations Instructions for further information. If GFCI fails test, DO

NOT use your generator. Contact your John Deere customer service

representative.
Plug appliances directly into the generator. Or, use a heavy duty,

outdoor-rated extension cord that is rated (in watts or amps) at least

equal to the sum of the connected appliance loads. Check that the

entire cord is free of cuts or tears and that the plug has all three

prongs, especially a grounding pin.
NEVER try to power the house wiring by plugging the generator into a

wall outlet, a practice known as “back feeding”. This is an extremely

dangerous practice that presents an electrocution risk to utility

workers and neighbors served by the same utility transformer. It also

bypasses some of the built-in household circuit protection devices.
If you must connect the generator to the house wiring to power appli-

ances, have a qualified electrician install the appropriate equipment

in accordance with local electrical codes. Or, check with your utility

company to see if it can install an appropriate power transfer switch.
For power outages, permanently installed stationary generators are

better suited for providing backup power to the home. Even a prop-

erly connected portable generator can become overloaded. This may

result in overheating or stressing the generator components, possibly

leading to a generator failure.

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