Important Safety Precautions
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Readandobserve these safety precautionswhen using
or working on electric generators, engines and related
equipment. Also readand follow the literatureprovided
with the equipment.
Properoperationand maintenancearecriticalto perfor-
manceand safety. Electricity,fuel, exhaust, moving parts
and batteries present hazards that can cause severe
personalinjuryor death.
FUEL, ENGINEOIL, AND FUMESARE
Fire, explosion,and personalinjurycan resultfrom im-
proper practices.
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FLAMMABLEAND TOXIC
Used engine oil, and benzene and lead, found in
some gasoline, have beenidentifiedby government
agencies ascausing cancer or reproductivetoxicity.
When checking, drainingor addingfuelor oil, do not
ingest, breathe the fumes, or contact gasoline or
usedoil.
Do
notfilltankswith engine running.
Do
not smoke
around the area. Wipe up oil or fuel spills.
Do
not
leaveragsinengine compartment or onequipment.
Keepthis and surroundingareaclean.
Inspectfuelsystem before each operation and peri-
odicallywhile running.
Equipfuel supply with a positivefuel shutoff.
Do notstore or transport equipmentwith fuel intank.
Keepan ABC-rated fire extinguisher available near
equipmentand adjacent areasfor useon alltypes of
fires exceptalcohol.
Unlessprovidedwithequipment
or
notedotherwise
ininstallationmanual,fuel linesmust be copper or
steel, secured, free of leaks and separated or
shieldedfrom electricalwiring.
Useapproved, non-conductiveflexiblefuel hosefor
fuelconnections.
Do
not usecopper tubing as a
flex-
ibleconnection. Itwillwork-harden and break.
EXHAUSTGAS
IS
DEADLY
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO),
an odorless, invisible, poisonous gas. Learn the
symptomsof CO poisoning.
Neversleep
in
avessel, vehicle, or roomwith agen-
set or engine runningunlessthe area is equipped
with an operating CO detector with an audible
alarm.
Eachtime the engine or genset is started, or at least
every day, thoroughly inspectthe exhaust system.
Shutdownthe unitand repairleaksimmediately.
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Warning: Engineexhaust isknownto the State of
Californiato causecancer, birth defects and other
reproductiveharm.
Makesure exhaust
is
properly ventilated.
Vessel bilge must have an operating power
exhaust.
Vehicle exhaust system must extend beyond ve-
hicle perimeter and not near windows, doors or
vents.
Do
not use engineor genset coolingairto heatan
area.
Do
not operate enginelgenset in enclosed area
without ample freshair ventilation.
Expel exhaust away from enclosed, sheltered, or
occupiedareas.
Make sure exhaust system components are se-
curelyfastenedandnotwarped.
MOVINGPARTSCAN CAUSE SEVERE
PERSONALINJURY OR DEATH
Do
not remove any guardsor coverswith the equip-
ment running.
Keephands, clothing, hair, andjewelry away from
movingparts.
Before performing any maintenance, disconnect
battery (negative
[-I
cablefirst) to preventacciden-
talstarting.
Makesurefastenersandjoints aresecure. Tighten
supportsand clamps,keepguards inpositionover
fans, drive belts, etc.
If
adjustments must be made while equipment is
running, useextreme cautionaroundhot manifolds
andmovingparts, etc. Wear safety glasses and pro-
tectiveclothing.
BATTERYGAS
IS
EXPLOSIVE
Wear safetyglasses and do not smokewhileservic-
ing batteries.
Always disconnect battery negative
(-)
lead first
andreconnect
it
last. Makesureyou connectbattery
correctly.
A
direct short across battery terminals can
cause an explosion.
Do
notsmokewhileservicing
batteries.Hydrogen gas given
off
duringcharging
is
explosive.
Do
not disconnector connect batterycables if fuel
vaporsare present.Ventilatethe areathoroughly.
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