diff --git a/src/os/signal/example_test.go b/src/os/signal/example_test.go
index 079ee50702..5dfbe5f26b 100644
--- a/src/os/signal/example_test.go
+++ b/src/os/signal/example_test.go
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ func ExampleNotify() {
 	// We must use a buffered channel or risk missing the signal
 	// if we're not ready to receive when the signal is sent.
 	c := make(chan os.Signal, 1)
-	signal.Notify(c, os.Interrupt, os.Kill)
+	signal.Notify(c, os.Interrupt)
 
 	// Block until a signal is received.
 	s := <-c