Safety Instructions - Shindaiwa DGK45F Owner's And Operator's Manual

1. Safety Instructions

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
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Do not operate the equipment with any doors or covers open.
 Before connecting or disconnecting load cables to/from the output terminal, always turn the output
circuit breakers to the OFF position, stop the engine, and remove the starter key.
 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 be sure to stop the engine and remove the starter key before performing any equipment
check or maintenance.
WARNING : INJURY
 Close all doors and lock them during operation.
 Do not open the check door during operation. Be careful of pinching or catching of moving parts
such as the cooling fan and fan belt.
 Always be sure to stop the engine and remove the starter key when performing inspection or
maintenance.
 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 be under a suspended generator at all time.
 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.
 Do not use the fuel tank lifting hook to lift up when the fuel tank that contains fuel, and also do not
lift up with the fuel tank and spill containment as a single unit. Doing so could result in the tank
falling.
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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