Guidelines for reducing the risk of electrical shock while using electrical equipment:
(1) Do not use an electrical tool when you or it are wet.
(2) Do not contact a grounded object while using the tool.
(3) Do not use a tool or extension cord with a damage plug or a frayed cord. Immediately fix or replace the damage.
(4) Do not use electrical equipment that has given an electric shock until the cause has been identified and repaired.
(5) Do not remove a plug from an electric socket by yanking on the cord.
(6) Use an extension cord that is appropriate for electrical needs and distances involved. Electrical cords using larger gauge wire is needed for higher currents and longer distances.
(7) When using an extension cord loop the extension cord and equipment cord around each other (figure of 8, knot) to reduce the tension on the plug connector.
(8) Only use electrical equipment and extension cords that have been inspected (UL or other organization).
(9) Only use an extension cord outside that has been designed for outside use (designated W-A after the cord type).
(10) Do not try to force a plug into a socket.
(11) Do not try to modify a plug or socket to circumvent a safety feature.
(12) Only use an electric socket with a properly working circuit breaker and circuit fault detector.
