Safety Guidelines - Shindaiwa DGW300MS Owner's And Operator's Manual

1. . . . Safety Guidelines

Danger : Suffocation from exhaust fume
Exhaust fume from the engine contains many elements harmful to human.
Do not operate this equipment in poorly ventilated area, such as inside a room
or in a tunnel.
Danger : Electric Shock
Close all doors and place locks during operation.
Do not touch the output terminals or external body while the unit or your body is
wet.
Do not insert metal objects (such as pin or wire) into plug-in receptacles.
Do not touch wiring or electric parts inside the equipment during operation.
Ground every grounding terminal to the earth as set out in the manual. If left
disconnected, it may cause injury. Even though all the terminals of the loads
have been grounded to the earth, the bonnet (canopy) grounding terminal
should be grounded to the earth.
Before connecting or disconnecting a plug from output receptacle, always turn
the circuit breaker to OFF position.
Before connecting or disconnecting a welding cable from output terminals, stop
the engine, and remove the engine key.
Before performing any equipment check or maintenance, stop the engine, and
remove the engine key. A person performing the maintenance should always
keep the key.
Danger : Electromagnetic Interference
Person with a pacemaker of the heart, do not approach the equipment and
welding around the work site during work. May adversely affect the operation of
the pacemaker.
Danger : Injuries
Close and lock all equipment doors during operation.
Close and lock all equipment doors during operation of this equipment, to
avoid injuries by unintentional touching cooling fan and fan belt.
Caution : Suffocation from exhaust fume
Do not direct the exhaust fume toward pedestrians or buildings.
Caution : Suffocation from welding fume
Be sure to wear a fume proof mask during operation, as welding fumes
contain poisonous gas and dust. Pay attention to the airflow direction and
ensure there is sufficient ventilation in order to prevent from inhaling fumes.
Caution : Injuries to eyes and skin
Be sure to wear spark protection glasses/mask , long-sleeve shirts, gloves, etc.
in order to protect eyes and skin from harmful sparks during welding.
Battery fluid contains diluted sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. If the acid comes in contact, especially with eyes, flush with a lot of
water, and contact your physician immediately.
Caution : Electric shock
Do not flush water onto the equipment nor operate it in the rain.
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