Rules For Safe Operation - MULTIQUIP Power WHISPERWATT DCA25SSIU Operation And Parts Manual

CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
Failure to follow instructions in this manual
may lead to serious injury or even death!
This equipment is to be operated by trained
and qualified personnel only! This equipment
is for industrial use only.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the DCA-25SSIU portable generator:
GENERAL SAFETY
■ DO NOT operate or service this equipment before
reading this entire manual.
■ This equipment should not be operated by
persons under 18 years of age.
■ NEVER operate this equipment without proper
protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-
toed boots and other protective devices
required by the job.
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling
well due to fatigue, illness or taking medicine.
■ NEVER operate this equipment under the
influence or drugs or alcohol.
■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by MQ Power for this equipment. Damage
to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
■ Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any
accident due to equipment modifications.
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■ Always check the machine for loosened threads or bolts
before starting.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow
these parts to cool before servicing
engine or generator.
■ High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before
adding fuel or performing service and maintenance
functions. Contact with hot components can cause serious
burns.
generator engine gives off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas.
CAUTION: CAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION CAUTION
■ Always refuel in a well-ventilated area,
away from sparks and open flames.
■
working with flammable liquids. When
refueling, stop the engine and allow it
to cool. DO NOT smoke around or near
the machine. Fire or explosion could
result from fuel vapors, or if fuel is spilled
on a hot engine.
■
explosive atmosphere or near combustible
materials. An explosion or fire could result
causing severe bodily harm or even
death.
■
dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.
■ The engine of this
generator requires an adequate
free flow of cooling air. Never
operate the generator in any
enclosed or narrow area where
free flow of the air is restricted.
If the air flow is restricted it will
cause serious damage to the
generator or engine and may
cause injury to people. The
Always use extreme caution when
NEVER operate the generator in an
Topping-off to filler port is