Safety Regulations - KNOVA KN GEN-16 User Manual

SAFETY REGULATIONS

DANGER
General safety information
• Operator should put on personal protective
equipment during operation and maintenance.
• The installation and major repair work shall be carried
out only by specifically trained personnel.
• Do not use the generator underground.
• Do not use the generator under an explosive condition.
DANGER
The generator produces enough electric power to
cause a serious shock or electrocution if misused.
• lt is prohibited to use bare wire to connect power supply
to the electric equipment directly, use the plug that fits
local regulations.
• In equipment operation, do not touch wire or live parts
of the equipment. Never touch the machine with wet
hands or electrical shock will occur.
• In equipment operation, keep children certain safe
distance from the generator.
• In equipment operation, strictly prohibit assembling
and disassembling any parts.
• lt is suggested to realize tandem connection of a ground
fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) when the power supply is
out to guarantee safety.
• Externa! electric accessory (including cable and plug
interconnecting piece) shall have no fault. Electric shock
defend depends on the breaker, especially the matching
between breaker and generator. During replacement of
the breaker, only that with the same rating and
performance features can be adopted. Contact local
dealers or the after-sales service center for support.
• In case of using lengthening wire or mobile power
distribution cabinet, overall length of the wire with cross
section of 1.5mm 2 shall be no longer than 60 m, and that
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of 2.5mm shall be no longer than 100 m.
• Avoid connecting the generator in parallel with any
other generator.
DANGER
Fuel of the machine is flammable, which will
generate high temperature and easily cause fire
during operation.
• lt is strictly prohibited to add fuel during equipment
operation.
• In case of adding fuel, keep far away from tire brand,
no smoking.
• In case of adding fuel, do not spill fuel on the equipment.
WARNING
The generator surface has
high temperature, avoid
scalding. Pay attention
to the warnings on
the generating set.
• As to accidental spilling, use cotton cloth to clean it. Start
the equipment after spilt fuel evaporates completely.
• In operation, make sure that there is no flammable
substance within 2 meter range, and no flammable
substance will approach the equipment. Avoid placing any
flammable materials near the exhaust outlet during
operation.
• In case of long-term nonuse, take out the fuel from fuel
tank and store it safely.
• lf you swallow any fuel, inhale fuel vapor, or allow any to
get in your eyes, see your doctor immediately. lf any fuel
spills on your skin or clothing, immediately wash with
soap and water and change your clothes.
• When operating or transporting the machine, be sure it
is kept upright. lf it tilts, fuel may leak from the
carburetor or fuel tank.
• Do not throw the residue fuel and used motor oil into the
trash or pour it onto the ground. We suggest you take
used oil in a sealed container to your local recycling
center or service station for reclamation.
CAUTION
This equipment contains high speed revolving parts,
which will harm human body.
• In equipment operation, do not approach it and strictly
prohibit touching revolving parts.
• In equipment operation, do not lift or move it. Move it
only after equipment completely stopped.
• In equipment operation, observe surroundings. Make
sure no articles are involved into the equipment.
Operating requirements
NOTICE
• Do not place heavy weight on the equipment.
• The wheel is for easy moving of the equipment. Do not
use it for long distance moving, otherwise it will be
damaged.
• Do not exceed rated power of the equipment in
operation; otherwise, its service life will be shortened.
Power of common household appliances is shown on
Page 7 in details.
• Please maintain the equipment according to the
requirements so as to prolong its service life. Refer to
Page 8 for details.
• Prevent duct from entering into the equipment during
operation or storage.
WARNING
• A warning reminding the user that he shall conform to
regulations of electrical safety applicable to the place
where the generating sets are used.
• A warning on the requirements and the precautions to be
respected by the user in the case of re-supply by
generating sets of an installation, depending on existing
protective measures in this installation and applicable
regulations.
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