Safety Precautions - Kohler GM87448 Operation

Observe the following safety precautions while performing this procedure.
Before using the charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the charger, the batteries, and all appropriate
sections of the manual.
WARNING
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the generator set or
equipment connected to the set, disable the generator set as follows: (1) Move the generator set master switch to the OFF
position. (2) Disconnect the power to the battery charger. (3) Remove the battery cables, negative (–) lead first. Reconnect the
negative (–) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Follow these precautions to prevent starting of the generator set by an
automatic transfer switch, remote start/stop switch, or engine start command from a remote computer.
(Decision-Maker ® 550 Controllers)
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the generator set or
equipment connected to the set, disable the generator set as follows: (1) Press the generator set off/reset button to shut down
the generator set. (2) Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if equipped. (3) Remove the battery cables, negative (–)
lead first. Reconnect the negative (–) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Follow these precautions to prevent the starting
of the generator set by the remote start/stop switch.
(APM402, APM603, and Decision-Maker
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is a diluted sulfuric acid. Battery acid can cause severe injury or death. Battery acid can cause
blindness and burn skin. Always wear splashproof safety goggles, rubber gloves, and boots when servicing the battery. Do not
open a sealed battery or mutilate the battery case. If battery acid splashes in the eyes or on the skin, immediately flush the
affected area for 15 minutes with large quantities of clean water. Seek immediate medical aid in the case of eye contact. Never
add acid to a battery after placing the battery in service, as this may result in hazardous spattering of battery acid.
Battery acid cleanup. Battery acid can cause severe injury or death. Battery acid is electrically conductive and corrosive.
Add 500 g (1 lb.) of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to a container with 4 L (1 gal.) of water and mix the neutralizing
solution. Pour the neutralizing solution on the spilled battery acid and continue to add the neutralizing solution to the spilled
battery acid until all evidence of a chemical reaction (foaming) has ceased. Flush the resulting liquid with water and dry the
area.
TP-7077 3/19
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before working on the generator set. Remove the negative
(–) lead first when disconnecting the battery. Reconnect the negative (–) lead last when
reconnecting the battery.
® 3000 and 6000 Controllers)
Sulfuric acid in batteries.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Wear protective goggles and clothing. Battery acid may cause blindness and burn skin.
Section 1. Safety Precautions
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