Safety Precautions And Instructions - Kohler 13.5CCOZ Operation And Installation Manual

Safety Precautions and Instructions

A generator set, like any other electromechanical
device, can pose potential dangers to life and limb if
improperly maintained or operated. The best way to
prevent accidents is to be aware of potential dangers
and act safely. Please read and follow the safety
precautions and instructions below to prevent harm to
yourself and others. This manual contains several types
of safety precautions and instructions which are
explained below. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER
Danger indicates the presence of a hazard that will
cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage.
WARNING
Warning indicates the presence of a hazard that can
cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage.
CAUTION
Caution indicates the presence of a hazard that will or
can cause minor personal injury or property damage.
NOTICE
Notice communicates
maintenance information that is important but not
hazard related.
TP-5592 7/96
installation, operation,
Safety decals affixed to the generator set in prominent
places advise the operator or service technician of
potential hazards and how to act safely. The decals are
reproduced in this publication to improve operator
recognition. Replace missing or damaged decals.
Accidental Starting
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect battery cables before working on
generator set (disconnect negative lead first and
reconnect it last).
Disabling generator set. Accidental starting can
cause severe injury or death. Disconnect battery
cables (remove negative lead first and reconnect it last)
to disable generator set before working on the generator
set or connected equipment. The generator set can be
started by the remote start/stop switch unless this
precaution is followed.
or
WARNING
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