Operating Safety; Positioning The Unit; Starting The Unit; Raising And Lowering The Mast - Generac Power Systems MLT6SMD Owner's Manual

Operating Safety

Positioning the Unit

DANGER
High Voltage. Verify area above unit is clear
of overhead wires and obstructions. Contact
with high-voltage power lines will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Unit must be positioned in a
manner that prevents combustible material
accumulation underneath. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Equipment and property damage. Do not operate unit on
uneven surfaces, or areas of excessive moisture, dirt, dust
or corrosive vapors. Doing so could result in death, serious
injury, property and equipment damage.
•
If the unit is equipped with a frame grounding stud,
follow any local, state, and National Electrical Code
(NEC) guidelines when connecting.

Starting the Unit

DANGER
Electrocution. DO NOT use the unit if
electrical cord is cut or worn through. Doing
so will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate
a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance.
Doing so could result in serious injury, death, or
equipment failure or damage.
WARNING
Burn hazard. Never operate lights with a
damaged or missing lens cover. Lamps are
hot and pressurized while in use. Unprotected
lamps can shatter, causing severe injury.
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Raising and Lowering the Mast

Lightning strikes can kill or cause severe injury
even if you are not touching the unit.
(000260a)
> 60 mph > 60 mph
(000147)
Personal Injury. Stop immediately if the mast hangs
up or the winch cable develops slack. Excess slack
could cause the mast to collapse, resulting in personal
injury or equipment damage.
(000250)
Tipping hazard. Extend the outriggers and level the unit
before raising the mast. Keep the outriggers extended while
the mast is up. Failure to do so could cause the unit to tip
and fall and could result in death or serious injury.
(000263a)
•
Keep area around the unit clear of people while
raising and lowering the mast.
•
ALWAYS lower the mast when not in use.
(000291)
(000277)
Introduction and Safety
WARNING
Electrocution. Do not set up or operate
this unit if severe weather is expected.
WARNING
Do not set up the unit if high winds
are expected. High winds can cause the
unit to tip or fall, causing severe injury
or machine damage.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Burn Hazard. Allow bulb fixture to cool 10-15
minutes before handling or lowering mast.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
(000296)
(000297)
(000265)
(000266)
(000358)
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