Safety Tips:

• Know the risks. Generator misuse can lead to death from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, possible electrocution, and burns — all of which can be avoided. Know the risks. Generator misuse can lead to death from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, possible electrocution, and burns — all of which can be avoided.
• Refuel when cool. Turn off the generator and let it cool down before refueling to prevent a fire hazard. Refuel when cool. Turn off the generator and let it cool down before refueling to prevent a fire hazard.
• Use outside only. Do not use a generator inside or in enclosed spaces. Generators emit carbon monoxide, an odorless gas that can quickly kill you. Place it at least 20 feet away from your home and point the exhaust away from windows and doors. Use outside only. Do not use a generator inside or in enclosed spaces. Generators emit carbon monoxide, an odorless gas that can quickly kill you. Place it at least 20 feet away from your home and point the exhaust away from windows and doors.
• Don’t use it in the rain. Place your generator in a covered, well-ventilated area, such as a small plastic shed, portable canopy, generator-safe steel enclosure or an official generator cover. Don’t use it in the rain. Place your generator in a covered, well-ventilated area, such as a small plastic shed, portable canopy, generator-safe steel enclosure or an official generator cover.
• Avoid fumes. Stay at least 15 feet away from the generator while it’s running to avoid inhaling toxic fumes that can kill or harm you. Avoid fumes. Stay at least 15 feet away from the generator while it’s running to avoid inhaling toxic fumes that can kill or harm you.
• Use outdoor-rated extension cords. Using a standard extension cord or one that has the wrong gauge, length or a worn-out wire can lead to fatal shock, fire hazards and inefficiency. Plug an outdoor-rated generator-safe cord into the generator and plug your electronics into the extension cord. Use outdoor-rated extension cords. Using a standard extension cord or one that has the wrong gauge, length or a worn-out wire can lead to fatal shock, fire hazards and inefficiency. Plug an outdoor-rated generator-safe cord into the generator and plug your electronics into the extension cord.
• Don’t “backfeed” your home. Don’t plug your generator into a wall outlet to supply your home. This can cause a fire or electrocution. Don’t “backfeed” your home. Don’t plug your generator into a wall outlet to supply your home. This can cause a fire or electrocution.
• Hire a professional to install a transfer switch. A certified electrician can install this directly into your electrical panel so that it directly powers your hardwired appliances. Hire a professional to install a transfer switch. A certified electrician can install this directly into your electrical panel so that it directly powers your hardwired appliances.