PAGE 10 — DCA-70SSJU SERIES — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL (STD) — REV. #5 (06/03/03)
DCA-70SSJU SERIES — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
:
Failure to follow instructions in this manual may
lead to serious injury or even death! This
equipment is to be operated by trained and
qualified personnel only! This equipment is for
industrial use only.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the
DCA-70SSJU Series Generator
:
GENERAL SAFETY
■
DO NOT
operate or service this equipment
before reading this entire manual.
■
This equipment should not be operated by persons under 18
years of age.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment without proper
protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-
toed boots and other protective devices required
by the job.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment when not feeling
well due to fatigue, illness or taking medicine.
■
NEVER
operate this equipment under the
influence or drugs or alcohol.
■
NEVER
use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by MQ Power for this equipment. Damage to
the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
■
Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications.
■
Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■
ALWAYS
check the machine for loosened threads or bolts
before starting.
■
NEVER
operate the generator in an explosive atmosphere or
near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe
bodily harm or even death
.
■
High Temperatures
– Allow the engine to cool before
performing service and maintenance functions. Contact
with
hot!
components can cause serious burns.
■
The engine of this
generator requires an
adequate free flow of
cooling air.
NEVER
operate the generator
in any enclosed or
narrow area where free
flow of the air is
restricted. If the air flow
is restricted it will
cause serious damage to the generator or engine and
may cause injury to people. The generator engine gives
off
DEADLY
carbon monoxide gas.
■
ALWAYS
make sure generator is properly grounded.
■
NEVER
use gas piping as an electrical ground.
■
DO NOT
place hands or fingers inside generator engine
compartment when engine is running.
■
ALWAYS
make sure generator installation is accordance with
national and local electrical codes
.
■
ALWAYS
have a qualified electrician perform the generator
wiring installation.
■
NEVER
power cables or cords
lay in wate
r.
■
NEVER
stand in water
while AC power from the generator
is being transfer to a load.
■
NEVER
use a defective or frayed power cable. Check the
cable for cuts in the insulation.
■
NEVER
use a extension cord that is frayed or damaged where
the insulation has been cut.
■
ALWAYS
make certain that proper extension cord has been
selected for the job See Table 5.
■
The electrical voltage required to operate the generator can
cause severe injury or even death through physical contact
with live circuits.
Turn all circuit breakers
OFF
before
performing maintenance on the generator.
■
NEVER
touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or generator.
