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CHAPTER 2 OPERATING THE DIESEL GENERATOR
2-1 Main points of safety during operation of the welder generator set.
In order to operate the welder generator set safely, please follow all the instructions provided in this
manual carefully. Doing so otherwise may lead to accidents and or equipment damage.
2-1.1 Fire prevention
The proper fuel for the diesel generator set is light diesel fuel. Do not use gasoline,
kerosene and or other fuels other than light diesel fuel. Keep all flammable fuels away from
the generator as the generator may spark and ignite these gases. In order to prevent fires
from occurring and to provide enough ventilation for people and the machine, keep the
diesel generator at least 1.5 meters away from buildings and or other equipment. Always
operate your diesel generator on a level site. If the generator is operated on an incline,
the lubricating system within the engine will not perform well and may lead to failure of the
engine.
2-1.2 Prevention from inhaling exhaust gases
Never inhale exhaust gases emitted by the engine. The exhaust gases contain toxic carbon monoxide.
Never operate your generator in places with poor ventilation. In order to operate this machinery indoors,
a suitable ventilation system for the building is required to draw the poisonous exhaust gases out.
2-1.3 Prevention from accidental burns
Never touch the muffler and its cover when the diesel engine is running. Never touch the muffler and
cover after the diesel engine has been used, as the muffler remains hot for a good period of time.
2-1.4 Electric shock and short circuits
Never touch the generator if the generator is wet. Also never touch the generator if your hand is wet.
Never operate your generator if the weather conditions call for any type of precipitation such as rain,
snow, or fog. To prevent electrical shocks, the generator should be grounded. Use a lead to connect
the grounding end of the generator to the grounding surface of choice. Please refer to Fig 2-1 before
beginning to use the electric welding generator.