Safety Instructions - Shindaiwa DG25MK Assembly And Instruction Manual

1. Safety Instructions

WARNING : SUFFOCATION FROM EXHAUST FUME
 Do not operate the generator in poorly ventilated areas such as indoors or tunnels, as the
exhaust gas of the engine contains substances that are harmful to human health.
 Do not direct exhaust fumes at pedestrians or buildings.
WARNING : ELECTRIC SHOCK
 Do not operate the equipment with any doors or covers open.
 Always turn all the breakers OFF, place the Power Switch in the OFF position and stop the
engine before connecting / disconnecting the load cable to the output terminal.
 Always turn the Power Switch to the OFF position and stop the engine, then close and lock
OPERATION PANEL DOOR before checking or maintaining the engine or any equipment.
 Close the output terminal cover before operating.
 Do not touch the generator if the generator or casing or your body becomes wet during
operation.
 Do not touch output terminals or internal electric parts while the generator is operating.
 Ground the every earth grounding terminal to the earth as set out in the manual.
 If even one of all is unconnected by mistake or accident, it will be much more dangerous for
human body than the NO-RELAY case, because leaking current inevitably goes through the
body.
 Even though all the earth terminals of the loads have been grounded to the earth, the bonnet
grounding terminal should be grounded to the earth.
 There is always a danger of being electrocuted by short-circuit. Be sure to test generator's
insulation resistance periodically.
 Grounding should be made after the engine is stopped.
 Whenever the Earth leakage relay is activated, you should always repair the leaking place first
of all.
WARNING : INJURY
 Close all doors and lock them during operation.
 Do not open the check door when the Power Switch is in the ON position. It will cause injury
by rotating parts such as cooling fans and fan belt.
 Always turn the Power Switch to the OFF position and stop the engine, then close and lock
OPERATION PANEL DOOR before checking or maintaining the engine or any equipment.
 Use the lifting hook to lift the machines, and do not lift up by using tie downs. Use of such
could result in the generator falling.
 Do not lift any additional weight such as fuel tanks or trailers.
 No persons should ever be under a lifted generator.
 Always be sure to check that the breakers on load side and switches for any equipment using
the generator are at OFF before turning the breaker to ON. Also be sure to advise personnel
on the load side that power will be turned on or off before operating the breaker.
 Do not modify the equipment and do not operate with parts removed.
CAUTION : EYE/SKIN INJURY
 Wear rubber gloves and other protective wear to protect eyes, skin and clothing from the
battery fluid which contains diluted sulfuric acid. If the battery fluid contacts eyes or skin, wash
out immediately with a sufficient amount of clean water. Be sure to receive medical treatment,
especially if the fluid contacts the eyes.
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