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General Safety Warnings
for power Generators
Work Area
Keep your work area clean, tidy and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas may cause accidents.
Never use the tool in explosive areas such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gas o flammable dust.
Power tools produce sparks which may light up flammable materials.
Keep children and passersby at a safe distance while
operating the tool.
Distractions can cause losing control.
Operate the generator ONLY outdoors.
Do not operate the generator in closed spaces. The generator produces
carbon monoxide: an odorless highly toxic gas. Breathing the gas
produce nausea, fainting or even death.
Electric Safety
Plugs shall match the generator power outlets.
Never modify a plug.
Do not use adaptors for ground plugs.
Modified plugs and different power outlets increase the risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces like pipes,
radiators, electric ranges and refrigerators.
There is a higher risk of electric shock if the body gets grounded.
Do not use the generator under rain or humidity conditions.
Water increases the risk of an electric shock.
Do not handle the generator or electric cables while standing
on water, barefoot or with wet hands and feet.
Water increases the risk of an electric shock.
Do not use any equipment if cables are worn, broken, peeled,
or entangled in any way.
Damaged or entangled cables increase the risk of electric shock.
Use only rubber-covered flexible extension cables (in
accordance with IEC 245 – 4) or equivalent.
Using an inadequate extension increases the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
Stay alert! Watch what you are doing and use common sense
when using a tool Refrain from using the tool if tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Being momentarily distracted while using the tool could cause severe personal
injury.
Wear protective safety accessories.
Wearing eye protection, insulated safety shoes and gloves, helmet and ear
plugs in noise conditions higher than 85 dB reduce significantly personal
injuries.
Prevent an accidental start up. Disconnect all the tools from the
generator before starting.
Unsupervised power tools with the switch in the ON position may cause
accidents.
Remove brackets or adjusting tools before starting the
generator.
Additional tools or vices installed in a rotating part in the generator could damage
the equipment or cause severe personal injuries to the operator.
Do not overreach. Keep both feet perfectly set on the ground
and keep good balance at all times.
These measures lead to better controlling the tool in unexpected situations.
Wear proper clothes.
Do not wear loose clothes or jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothes and gloves away from moving parts
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair could get caught in the mobile parts.
Do not touch the exhaust while the generator is running.
Temperature in the muffler and nearby areas may go over 150 °F (65 °C). To
prevent burns, allow the motor to cool down before manipulating or storing
the generator.
Use and Care of the Generator
Do not force the generator. Use it within the range it was
designed for. Assure a safe and efficient job.
Do not use any attachment to increase the generator capacity.
Connect only adequate power tools.
Do not use power tools for heavy duty work to which the tool is not designed
for.
Do not use power tools if the switch is not working.
Any power tool that cannot be turned IN or OFF is dangerous and shall be
repaired immediately before using.
Turn OFF the generator and wait until the motor is cooled down
before carrying out any type of adjustment, changing
accessories or storing.
To reduce the risk of burns or accidentally starting it up.
Store the generator when not in use and away from
children’s reach. Do not allow untrained people
operate the generator.
The generator can be dangerous under untrained hands.
Carry out maintenance to the equipment. Double check
the mobile parts are not misaligned or stuck. No broken
parts or other conditions affecting its operation shall be present.
Repair any damage before using the generator.
Most accidents are caused by lack of maintenance.
Keep tools in the best conditions.
Connect to the generator only tools in optimum conditions to guarantee a
good job and a safe operation.
Use the generator, its components and accessories in
accordance with these instructions and the manner foreseen for
the type of job in the right conditions.
Using the tool for applications different to which is designed could cause a
dangerous situation.
Service
Repair the tool in a Authorized Service Center
using only identical spare parts.
To keep the tool safety.
¡WARNING! Read carefully all the safety warnings and all the instructions listed.
Failure to observe these
warnings may result in electric shock, fire and / or severe injuries.
Save the warnings and instructions for future
reference.
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