Specifications
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Read this safety manual
corefuUy.
Most
accidents
are
caused
by
failure
to
follow fundamental rules
and
precautions.
Know
when
dongerous
conditions
exist
and
take the
necessary
precautions
to
protect
yourself,
your
personne4
and
your
machinery.
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
A
WARNING:
00
not
touch
AC
electrical
connections
.
while
engine
is
running.
Lethal
voltage
is
present
at
these
connections!
• Do not operate
this
machinery without electrical
enclosures
and
covers in
place.
• Shut off electrical power before
accessing
electrical
equipment
• Use insulated
mats
whenever wolring on electrical
equipment
• Make sure your clothing and skin are
dry.
not
damp
(particularly shoes) when handling electrical equipment.
•
Remove
wristwatch
and
all jewehy
when
working
on
electrical equipment.
• Electrical shock results from handling a
charged
capacitor.
Discharge capacitor
by
shorting
terminals
together.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
HOT
ENGINE
A
WARNING:
00
not
touch
hot
engine
parts
or
exhaust
system
components.
A
running
engine
gets
reryhot!
•
Always
check the engine coolant level at
the
coolant
recovery
tank.
A
WARNING:
Steam
can
cause
injury
Dr
death!
• In case of an engine overheat,
allow
the engine
to
cool
before touching
the
engine or checking the coolant
PREVENT
BURNS
-
FIRE
A
WARNING:
Fire
can
cause
injury
Dr
death!
• Prevent
flash
fires.
Do not smoke or permit
flames
or
sparks
to
occur near the
carburetor,
fuel
line,
filter,
fuel
pump,
or other potential
sources
of spilled
fuel
or fuel
vapors.
Use
a suitable container
to
catch
all
fuel
when
removing the
fuel
line, carburetor, or
fuel
filters.
• Do not operate
with
the air cleaner/silencer
removed.
Backfire
can
cause
Severe
injury or death.
• Do not
smoke
or permit
flames
or
sparks
to
occur
near
the
fuel
system.
Keep
the
compartment
and
the
engine/generator clean
and
free of debris
to
minimize
the
chances of
fire.
Wipe
up
all spilled
fuel
and
engine
oil.
• Be aware - diesel
fuel
will·bum.
PREVENT
BURNS
-
EXPLOSION
A
WARNING:
Explosions
from
fuel
vapors
can
cause
injury
Dr
death!
•
All
fuel
vapors
are
highly
explosive.
Use
extreme
care
when
handling
and
storing
fuels.
Store
fuel
in a
well-ventilated area
away
from
spark-producing
equipment
and
out of the reach of
children.
• Do not fill the
fuel
tank(s)
while
the
engine is
running.
• Shut off
the
fuel
service
valve
at
the
engine
when
servicing
the
fuel
system.
Take
care in
catching
any
fuel
that might
spill.
DO
NOT
allow
any
smoking,
open
flames,
or other
sources
of
fire
near
the
fuel
system
or
engine
when
servicing.
Ensure
proper ventilation
exists
when
servicing
the
fuel
system.
•
Do
not alter or modify
the
fuel
system.
• Be sure
all
fuel
supplies
have
a positive shutoff
valve.
• Be certain
fuel
line
fittings
are
adequately
tightened
and
free
·of
leaks.
• Make
sure
a
fire
extinguisher is installed
nearby
and
is
properly
maintained..
Be
familiar
with
its proper
use.
Extinguishers rated
ABC
by
the
NFPA
are
appropriate
for all
applications
encountered
in
this environment
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
A
WARNING:
Accidental
starting
can
cause
Injury
Dr
death!
•
To
prevent accidental
starting
when
servicing the
generator.
remove
the 8
amp
fuse
from
the
control
panel.
• Disconnect the battery
cables
before
servicing the engine/
generator.
Remove
the
negative
lead
first
and
reconnect
it last
• Make certain
all
personnel
are
clear of the
engine
before
starting.
• Make
certain
all
covers, guards,
and
hatches
are
re-installed
before
starting the
engine.
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