Friday’s Top 10
Top 10 Generator Safety Tips:
10. Your generator is for outdoor use only.
9. Use a battery powered carbon monoxide detector when running your generator.
8. Keep your operating and instruction manual in a place that is safe and easy to find. You may want to consider keeping your manual with your generator. if you do not have the generator manual, you may be able to find one for your model on our site or you may check with the manufacturer.
7. Always use fresh gasoline (less than 30 days old). If you have gas in your generator and will not be using it for 30 days or more, add a fuel stabilizer to your gas.
6. Not just any extension cord will do: Make sure you have an extension cord that is grounded and rated for the capacity you need.
5. Avoid coiling your extension cords. A coiled cord will get hot and likely cause burns.
4. Keep a record of your generator’s maintenance.
3. Be aware of your generator’s surroundings. Combustible materials MUST be kept away from your generator. DO NOT store cloths, shop towels, or anything that can burn near your generator. Combustible materials + your running generator = FIRE!
2. Your generator MUST NOT be plugged directly into your home outlet. Follow the instructions in your manual or consult a qualified electrician.
1. Replace worn out or broken generator parts immediately. eReplacementParts.com carries generator replacement parts for the following models:
