Importance Of Maintenance; Maintenance Safety; General Maintenance - DeWalt DG series Instruction Manual

WARNING: Never operate generator while suspended. This could
cause property damage, serious injury or death.
WARNING: DO NOT suspend
objects other than generator from
lifting hook.
WARNING: Make sure all
fasteners in frame and lifting hook
are tight.
Route cable, chain or strap
through lifting hook (C) as shown.
ALWAYS use lifting hook when
raising or suspending generator.
notE: Make sure the generator is
in a level position before raising or
suspending to prevent damage.
MAInTEnAnCE

Importance of Maintenance

Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free
operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
WARNING: Improper maintenance or failure to correct a problem
before operation can cause malfunction, serious injury or death.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendation and
schedules in this manual.
The following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine inspec-
tion procedures and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand
tools to help you properly care for your generator. If you are not com-
fortable with any maintenance procedure, contact a D
service center or a D WALT authorized service center.
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Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices
and system may be performed by any engine repair establishment or
individual using parts that are certified to EPA standards.
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Maintenance Safety

WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read and understand this
instruction manual and the engine instruction manual for safety, operation
and maintenance instructions..
SafEtY prECautIonS
WARNING: Make sure the engine is off before beginning any
maintenance or repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards,
including:
• carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust. Be sure there
is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine.
• burns from hot parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool
before you touch it to prevent burns.
• injury from moving parts. Wear appropriate clothing, tie back
long hair, and stay alert around the generator to prevent injury
from moving parts.
WARNING: To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful
when working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not
gasoline, to clean parts. Keep smoking products, sparks and flames
away from all fuel related parts.
Read all instructions before beginning and make sure you have
the tools and skills required. A D
D WALT authorized service center knows your generator best and is
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fully equipped to do maintenance and repair. To ensure the best qual-
ity and reliability, use only new genuine parts or their equivalents for
repair or replacement.

General Maintenance

WARNING: Contact with a hot engine or exhaust system can cause
serious burns or fires. let the engine and muffler cool before storing
the generator.
notE: All generators contain maintenance parts (e.g. oil, filters, etc.) that
are periodically replaced. These used parts may contain substances that
are regulated and must be disposed of in accordance with local, state,
provincial and federal laws and regulations.
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