Battery Hazards; Fuel Hazards; Engine Safety; Operating Safety - Generac Mobile MDE570 Owner's Manual

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Battery Hazards

Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while
charging. Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective
gear when working with batteries. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and can
cause severe chemical burns. Wear protective gear
when working with batteries. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes,
flush with water and seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING
Risk of burn. Do not open or mutilate batteries.
Batteries contain electrolyte solution which can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or
eyes, flush with water and seek immediate medical
attention.
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death, or serious injury.
Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws
and regulations. Contact your local solid waste collection
site or recycling facility to obtain information on local
recycling processes. For more information on battery
recycling, visit the Battery Council International website
at: http://batterycouncil.org.

Fuel Hazards

Explosion and fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. No leakage of fuel is
permitted. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do
so will result in death or serious injury.
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DANGER
(000137a)
(000138a)
DANGER
Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
DO NOT fill fuel tank near an open flame, while
(000188)
smoking, or while engine is running. DO NOT fill
tank in an enclosed area with poor ventilation.
DO NOT operate with the fuel tank cap loose or
missing.

Engine Safety

Internal combustion engines present special hazards
during operation and fueling. Failure to follow the safety
guidelines described below could result in severe injury
or death. Read and follow all safety alerts described in
the engine operator's manual. A copy of this manual was
supplied with the unit when it was shipped from the
factory.
DO NOT run engine indoors or in an area with poor
ventilation. Verify engine exhaust cannot seep into
closed rooms or ventilation equipment.
DO NOT clean air filter with gasoline or other types
of low flash point solvents.
(000162)
DO NOT operate the unit without a functional
exhaust system.
Shut the engine down if any of the following
conditions exist during operation:
• Abnormal change in engine speed.
• Loss of electrical output.
(000163a)
• Equipment connected to the unit overheats.
• Sparking occurs.
• Engine misfires or there is excessive engine/gener-
ator vibration.
• Protective covers are loose or missing.
(000228)

Operating Safety

Positioning the Unit

Crushing hazard. Verify unit is properly secured and
on level ground. An unsecured unit can suddenly roll
or move, causing death or serious injury.
The area immediately surrounding the unit should
be dry, clean, and free of debris.
If the unit is equipped with a frame grounding stud,
follow any local, state, and National Electrical Code
(NEC) guidelines when connecting.
(000192)
DANGER
WARNING
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(000174)
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