Service Safety - Wacker Neuson GPi 3200 Operator's Manual

Safety Information
1.5 Service Safety
GPi 3200
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Personal
Protective
Equipment
(PPE)
Prerequisites
Ground
connection
Personal
injury
avoidance
Service safety
WARNING
A poorly maintained machine can be a personal injury hazard .
..,. Follow the Periodic Maintenance schedule in this Operator's Manual.
..,. Repair or replace any damaged or defective components immediately.
Wear the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while servicing or
maintaining this machine:
• Close-fitting work clothes that do not hinder movement
• Safety glasses with side shields
• Hearing protection
• Safety-toed footwear
In addition, before servicing or maintaining the machine:
• Tie back long hair.
• Remove all jewelry (including rings).
Before servicing this machine:
• Stop the engine.
• If the engine has an electric starter, disconnect the negative terminal on the
battery.
• Attach a "DO NOT START" sign to the machine. This will notify everyone that
the machine is being serviced and will reduce the chance of someone
inadvertently trying to start the machine.
• The generator must be connected to a good earthen ground for proper
operating safety!
• Ground the generator in accordance with the standards defined in national,
state, and local regulations.
• Let the engine and muffler cool before transporting or servicing the machine.
• Do not service the machine if your clothing or skin is wet.
• Do not allow untrained personnel to service this machine. Only trained electrical
technicians should be allowed to service the electrical components of this
machine.
• Do not modify the machine without the express written approval of the
manufacturer.
• Do not allow water to accumulate around the base of the machine. If water is
present, move the machine and allow the machine to dry before servicing.
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