Baldor PC Series, Installation & Operating Manual

Product Safety Information 1-3

MN2412

Operation Warning Statements

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WARNING: Be sure that you understand how to stop the engine quickly in case of an emergency

situation.  Become familiar with the controls and safety systems provided with this generator

set.

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection when working near the

generator.

WARNING: Improper operation may cause violent motion of connected equipment.  Be certain that

unexpected movement will not cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment.

WARNING: Never operate the generator set indoors or in a poorly ventilated area such as a tunnel or

cave.  Exhaust fumes are extremely dangerous to all personnel that are in or in contact with

that area.

WARNING: Never permit anyone to operate the generator without proper instructions.  Be sure to keep a

copy of this manual with the generator so that all users can be properly informed of its safe

operation.

WARNING: Never allow children or pets to be in the area where the generator is running.  The generator

and the equipment being powered by the generator may cause injury or death.

WARNING: Never operate the generator unless all guards, covers, shields and other safety items are

properly installed.

WARNING: Do not put hands, feet, tools clothing or other objects near rotating parts such as drive shaft,

pulley, belt etc.  Rotating parts cause extremely dangerous situations because they can catch

loose clothing or extremities and cause serious or fatal injury.

WARNING: When operating this generator remain alert at all times.  Never operate machinery when

physically or mentally fatigued, or while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

WARNING: Never operate the engine when the air cleaner is removed.  An engine backfire can cause

serious burns.

WARNING: Never “jump start” a generator to start the engine.  If the battery charge is insufficient to start

the engine, charge or replace the battery and try to restart.  Jump starting a battery can cause

the battery to explode and cause severe injury or death to anyone in the area.

WARNING: High voltage is present whenever engine is running.  Electrical shock can cause serious or

fatal injury.  Never operate electrical equipment while standing in water, on wet ground or with

wet hands, feet or shoes or while barefoot.

WARNING: High voltage is present whenever the engine is running.  Electrical shock can cause serious

or fatal injury.  Always stop engine before connecting or disconnecting power cords or

external devices.

WARNING: Do not smoke near generator during operation or while refueling.  Gasoline and diesel fuel are

flammable and can cause fire, explosions, injury or death.

WARNING: Stop engine and allow engine to cool before refueling.  Gasoline and diesel fuel are flammable

and can cause fire, explosions, injury or death.

WARNING: Never store the generator with fuel in the tank.  Never store the generator indoors or in an

enclosed area or in a poorly ventilated enclosure where fumes may reach an open flame,

electrical spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.  Gasoline and

diesel fuel are flammable and can cause fire, explosions, injury or death.

WARNING: Allow generator to cool before transporting it or storing it.  Always drain fuel from tank after

generator has cooled.

WARNING: When transporting the generator (especially over rough roads) always drain the fuel tank to

prevent leakage or spillage of fuel.  Gasoline and diesel fuel are flammable and can cause fire,

explosions, injury or death.

WARNING: Operate the generator only on a level surface.  If the generator is tilted during operation, fuel

spillage may result.  Gasoline and diesel fuel are flammable and can cause fire, explosions,

injury or death.

WARNING: Keep generator at least three feet away from buildings and other structures.
WARNING: Keep generator away from flammable or hazardous materials (trash, rags, lubricants,

explosives, paints etc.) and grass or leaf build up.

WARNING: Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator while generator is in use.  An extinguisher rated

“ABC” by the National Fire Protection Association is appropriate.

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