Safety Precautions - Shindaiwa DGW500M Owner's And Operator's Manual

1. Safety Precautions

Warning: Suffocation from Exhaust Fume
• Do not operate the equipment in a poorly-ventilated area such as indoors or
within a tunnel because the engine exhaust fume includes components that are
harmful to humans.
Warning: Suffocation from Welding Fume
• Always be sure to wear a fume-proof mask when welding as the fumes
generated during welding include harmful gases and dust. Also be careful that
the wind direction is not such that it will cause fumes to be inhaled and always
operate the equipment in a well-ventilated area.
Warning: Electric Shock
• Do not operate the equipment with any doors or covers open.
• Do not touch wirings or any electric parts inside the equipment during operation.
• Do not touch the equipment during operation if the equipment or your body is
wet.
• Be sure to stop the engine whenever touching Weld output terminals such as
when installing or removing welding cables.
• Do not connect welding cables to any part other than Weld output terminals.
• Always be sure to turn off all breakers before installing or removing devices
using AC output terminals.
• Always be sure to stop the engine and remove the engine key before performing
any equipment check or maintenance.
Warning: Fire
• Always be sure to stop the engine when inspecting fuel or refueling, and
absolutely never perform such tasks near fire or other open flame. Wait until the
engine has completely cooled before inspecting fuel or refueling.
• Always be sure to wipe up any spilled fuel or oil.
• Absolutely never use the equipment if there is a fuel, oil or cooling water leak,
and be sure to always repair the leak before using.
• Absolutely never inspect or perform maintenance to the equipment near fire or
other open flame.
• Keep any ignitable items (such as fuel, gas and paint) or inflammable items away
from the equipment because the muffler, exhaust fume and other parts attain
high temperatures.
• Keep any ignitable items (such as fuel, gas and paint) or inflammable items away
from the work area due to the scattering of weld spatter that occurs during
welding.
• Provide at least 1 meter (3 feet) of distance between the equipment and walls
and other obstacles, and operate the equipment on a flat surface.
• Allow the equipment to cool before covering with protective covers and similar
items.
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