4
SAFETY NOTES
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
This manual contains DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES which must be
followed to prevent the possibility of improper service, damage to the equipment, personal injury or death.
The following formatting options will apply when calling the readers attention to the DANGERS, WARN-
INGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES.
DANGER
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property or equipment
damage.
Note: Notes contain additional information important to a procedure and will be found within the regular text body
of this manual.
OPERATING SAFETY
Before using the generator be sure you read and understand all of the instructions! This equipment was
designed for specific applications;
DO NOT
modify or use this equipment for any application other than
which it was designed for. Equipment operated improperly or by untrained personnel can be dangerous!
Read the operating instructions and familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all instruments
and controls. Inexperienced operators should receive instruction from someone familiar with the equipment
before being allowed to operate or set up the generator. The following points should be practiced at all times:
•
The area immediately surrounding the generator should be dry, clean, and free of debris.
•
NEVER
start a unit in need of repair.
•
Make certain the generator is securely fastened to a good earthen ground before use.
•
NEVER
operate unit on a combustible surface.
•
NEVER
operate the generator if any of the following conditions exist during operation:
1.
Noticeable change in engine speed.
2.
Loss of electrical output.
3.
Equipment connected to the generator overheats.
4.
Sparking occurs.
5.
Engine misfires or there is excessive engine/generator vibration.
6.
Protective covers are loose or missing.
7.
If the ambient air temperature is above 120° F.
•
Make sure slings, chains, hooks, ramps, jacks, and other types of lifting devices are attached securely
and have enough weight-bearing capacity to lift or hold the equipment safely. Always remain aware
of the position of other people around you when lifting the equipment.
