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A lot of people are using portable generators for the very first time. Hey, they are real easy to use, but there are certain safety issues that have to be considered.
The first is location, generators should only be operated outside in the open at a safe distance from your home, because the engines on these things give out carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, colorless gas. It's highly poisonous, and deadly to people and animal, so never use one in an enclosed area, like a storage building, garage, car porch, basement or a crawl space.
Another danger generators pose, is from the electricity you buy them to generate. Never hook one directly to the wiring in your house, instead, plug your appliances in other items into an extension cord, which leads to the generator. The total voltage of all the electrical devices combined should not exceed the rated capacity of the generator or the extension cord.
Finally to prevent fires, turn the generator off, and allow it to cool down before refilling it with fuel.
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