PAGE 6 — GA-6HE/GA-6HEA A.C. GENERATORS — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (09/30/05)
GA-6HE/GA-6HEA — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
Safety precautions should be followed
at all times when operating this
equipment. Failure to read and
understand the Safety Messages and
Operating Instructions could result in
injury to yourself and others.
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS!
This Owner's Manual has been
developed to provide complete
instructions for the safe and efficient
operation of the
MQ Model GA-6HE/
GA-6HEA
Portable Generators
.
Refer to the engine manufacturers
instructions for data relative to its safe
operation.
SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
The three (3) Safety Messages shown below will inform you
about potential hazards that could injure you or others. The
Safety Messages specifically address the level of exposure to
the operator, and are preceded by one of three words:
DANGER
,
NOTE
You
WILL
be
KILLED
or
SERIOUSLY INJURED
if you
DO NOT
follow these directions.
You
CAN
be
KILLED
or
SERIOUSLY INJURED
if
you
DO NOT
follow these directions.
You
CAN
be
INJURED
if you
DO NOT
follow
these directions.
CAUTI
CAUTI
CAUTI
CAUTI
CAUTION
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Lethal Exhaust Gases
HAZARD SYMBOLS
Potential hazards associated with the operation of a
GA-
6HE/GA-6HEA Portable Generators
will be referenced with
Hazard Symbols which appear throughout this manual, and
will be referenced in conjunction with Safety Message Alert
Symbols.
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide. This gas
is colorless and odorless, and can
cause death if inhaled.
NEVER
operate
this equipment in a confined area or
enclosed structure that does not provide
ample free flow air.
Gasoline
is extremely flammable, and
its vapors can cause an explosion if
ignited.
DO
NOT
start the engine near
spilled fuel or combustible fluids.
DO NOT
fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or
hot.
DO NOT
overfill tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if
it comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from
the ignition system. Store fuel in approved containers, in
well-ventilated areas and away from sparks and flames.
Engine components can generate extreme
heat. To prevent burns,
DO NOT
touch
these areas while the engine is running or
immediately after operations. Never
operate the engine with heat shields or heat
guards removed.
ALWAYS
wear approved
respiratory
protection when required.
Lethal Exhaust Gas Hazards
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Explosive Fuel Hazards
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Burn Hazards
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Respiratory Hazards
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Before using this generator, ensure that the operating
individual has read and understands all instructions in this
manual.
