Risks For The Operator When Using This Unit; Protective Clothing Recommended For Operators - HGI Generators SKD100-I Operation And Maintenance Manual

02. ACCIDENT PREVENTION / SAFETY REGULATIONS
• Check the level of any liquids that may leak into the
bund. Empty the bund if necessary. Do not dump the
liquids onto land but dispose of them according to
the local legislation.
• Check daily that there are no leaks of liquids from the
engine.
Do not disconnect the battery cables
when the power generator is running.
USES NOT ALLOWED
• Do not connect the power generator to the
commercial electrical grid.
• Do not operate near flammable materials or if
explosive gases or vapours are present.
• Do not operate in narrow or poorly ventilated places.
• Do not operate if the electrical protections are not
effective.
• Do not touch the silencer and the engine parts close
to it.
• Do not perform service when the engine is running.
• Do not tamper with electrical components.
• Any service operation on electrical components
must be performed after stopping the engine and by
skilled personnel.
• Stay away from moving parts and do not get close
wearing loose clothing, ties, necklaces, bracelets,
and anything that can be caught by moving parts.
02.2 RISKS FOR THE OPERATOR WHEN
USING THIS UNIT
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Electric shock can injure or kill. This electric energy can
cause severe or fatal shock to the operator or others in
the workplace.
• Always connect the generator to earth.
• Never touch any parts that are electrically live.
• Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts.
• Install and maintain equipment according to
regulations.
• Switch off the generator and disconnect the battery
before performing any service or repairs.
• Read and follow all the instructions in this Manual.
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION
• Fire and explosion can be caused by hot slag or
sparks.
• Be sure there is no combustible or flammable
material in the workplace. Any material that cannot
be removed must be protected.
• Ventilate all flammable or explosive vapours from the
workplace.
• Do not cut or weld on containers that may have held
combustibles.
• Provide a fire watch when working in an area where
fire hazards may exist.
NOISE
Noise can cause permanent hearing loss.
You must protect your ears from loud noise to prevent
loss of hearing.
• To protect your hearing, wear protective ear plugs
and/or earmuffs. Protect others in the workplace.
• Noise levels should be measured to be sure the deci-
bels (sound) do not exceed safe levels.
• For information on how to measure noise, please
refer to Section 01.3 on page 5.
GASES AND FUMES
Combustion gases produced by the machine, if inhaled,
are hazardous to your health. Make sure that these can
dissipate in the atmosphere without obstructions.
02.3 PROTECTIVE CLOTH RECOMMENDED
FOR OPERATORS
It is recommended that operators wear the following
equipment:
• Coveralls
• Medium/heavy duty gloves
• Acid resistant gloves (only for battery maintenance)
• Protective ear plugs and/or earmuffs
N.B: material not supplied.
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