Safety Guidelines - Shindaiwa DGA12DM Owner's And Operator's Manual

1 Safety Guidelines

WARNING : EXHAUST GAS POISONING
 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 bystanders 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 or receptacle.
 Close the output terminal cover before operating.
 Do not insert a pin, wire or other metal object into the electrical outlet.
 Do not touch the generator if the generator or casing or your body becomes wet during
operation.
 Do not touch internal electric parts while the generator is operating.
 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.
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.
 Always be sure to use Lifting Hook when lifting up the generator. Using other parts when
lifting up the generator could cause the result of falling.
 Do not attempt to lift the equipment with any additional weight such as optional 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.
CAUTION : EXPLOSION
 Never use or recharge the battery if the fluid level is below the minimum level.
 Do not create sparks or bring flame near the battery as it generates flammable gas.
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