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cause severe personal injury or death.
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Allow the generator set to cool down before performing any maintenance.
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Always wear safety glasses when cleaning the generator set with air.
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Do not clean the generator set with a pressure washer because it can
cause damage to the generator set.
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Before working with batteries, ventilate the area, wear safety glasses, do
not smoke and always disconnect the negative cable first and reconnect it
last.
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Use rubber gloves when coming into contact with engine oil.
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Always stop the generator set before removing the oil filler cap.
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Only qualified maintenance personnel with knowledge of fuels, electricity,
and machinery hazards should perform maintenance procedures.
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Lubricate all exposed metal parts regularly
1.4 Other Safety Tips
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To avoid breathing in poisonous carbon monoxide from the exhaust gases,
adequate ventilation should be provided if the generator set is running in a
partially enclosed space.
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If the generator set is stored outdoors, check all the electrical components
on the control panel before each use. Moisture can damage the generator
and can lead to an electric shock.
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If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been running,
move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You could have carbon
monoxide poisoning.
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