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10. Organize your cords
Keep cords out of the way to avoid injury, but keep them in plain view to monitor cord damage (such as fraying or cuts) that could cause a re.
11. Do not ‘back feed’ power
Do not plug the generator into a wall outlet. Back feeding will put you and others, including u lity line workers, at serious risk because the u lity transformer can increase low voltage from the generator to thousands of volts.
12. Know local laws
Some states have laws making the generator owner responsible for taking steps to make sure the generator’s electricity cannot feed back into power lines; addi onally, owners of commercial, industrial, or residen al generators must no fy the local u lity of their loca ons.
13. Don’t touch — it’s hot
The exterior por ons of a generator, even if operated for only a short period of me, can become extremely hot. Avoid touching the generator without protec ve gear and keep debris clear to avoid a re.
