Safety Instructions - Shindaiwa DGK180FP 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
 Do not operate the equipment with any doors or covers open.
 Always turn all breakers OFF, then press power switch to turn off the main power and stop
the engine before connecting / disconnecting the load cable to the output terminal or
receptacle.
 The bus could be energized or hot at all times due to paralleling operation.
 Please make sure the bus is not energized and all power switches are in the OFF position
prior to any service work to the output terminals.
 Do not change operation selector switch while the generator is running.
 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 press power switch to turn off the main power 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 turned and the main power is on. It
will cause injury by rotating parts such as cooling fans and fan belt.
 Always press power switch to turn off the main power 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.
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