Safety Information - Volvo Penta D12-AUX Operator's Manual

Safety Information

Read this chapter thoroughly. It concerns your safety. This section describes how safety information is presented
in this manual and on the product. It also includes a summary of basic safety regulations for operation and main-
tenance of the engine.
This Operator's Manual is only valid for complete gensets built in the Volvo Penta factory. Make sure you are in
possession of the right operator's manual before reading on. If this is not the case, please get in touch with your
Volvo Penta dealer.
If operations are performed incorrectly it could result in personal injury or damage to property or the engine. Read
the Operator's Manual carefully before operating or servicing the engine. For safety information on operation and
maintenance of the generator, refer to the generator documentation.
If anything is unclear please contact your Volvo Penta dealer for assistance.
This symbol is used in the book and on the engine to make you aware of safety infor-
mation. Always read these safety precautions very carefully.
In the Operator's Manual warning texts have the following priority:
WARNING! If these instructions are not followed there is a danger of personal injury,
extensive damage to the product or serious mechanical malfunction.
IMPORTANT! Used to draw your attention to something that can cause damage,
product malfunction or damage to property.
NOTE! Used to draw your attention to important information that will facilitate work or
operations.
This symbol is used in certain cases on our products and refers to important informa-
tion in the Operator's Manual. Ensure that warning and information symbols on the engine
and transmission are always visible and legible. Replace symbols that have been damaged
or painted over.
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