Generator Safety
The proper handling of portable generators ensures your safety. 在停电时，可能需要一台便携式发电机. 但如果使用不当，要小心, 发电机能引起一氧化碳中毒, electric shock, or fire.
在停电期间使用发电机的提示
如果你在停电时运行便携式发电机，请遵循以下安全指南:
- NEVER use a generator in an enclosed or partially enclosed space.
- Generators produce high levels of carbon monoxide quickly. 你不能闻到或看到一氧化碳. It can be deadly.
- 使用发电机时，如果你感到恶心、头晕或虚弱，立即呼吸新鲜空气. If you feel seriously ill, seek immediate medical attention. Inform medical staff you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning. 如果你在室内生病, 让消防部门决定何时可以安全进入大楼.
工作时注意安全
Follow these tips when working with or around generators:
- 在连接发电机或发电机供电的电路之前，请先关掉电器.
Once generator is on, switch connected devices on one by one. Shut them down again before you switch back to Georgia Power service. - Carefully follow the manufacturer's technical information.
确保您的发电机额定240伏负载, 还有120伏, 如果你连接更大的电器，比如炉灶, 井泵或干燥器. - 检查和维护你的发电机.
保持油箱内有新鲜气体. Run the generator periodically so it's ready when you need it.
