Safety Notes; Operating Safety - Magnum MMG 125 Operating Manual

SAFETY NOTES

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
This manual contains DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES which must be
followed to prevent the possibility of improper service, damage to the equipment, personal injury or
death. The following formatting options will apply when calling the readers attention to the DANGERS,
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Note: Notes contain additional information important to a procedure and will be found within the regular
text body of this manual.

OPERATING SAFETY

Before using the generator be sure you read and understand all of the instructions! This equipment was
designed for specific applications; DO NOT modify or use this equipment for any application other than
which it was designed for. Equipment operated improperly or by untrained personnel can be dangerous!
Read the operating instructions and familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all instru-
ments and controls. Inexperienced operators should receive instruction from someone familiar with the
equipment before being allowed to operate or set up the generator. The following points should be
practiced at all times:
• The area immediately surrounding the generator should be dry, clean, and free of debris.
• NEVER start a unit in need of repair.
• Make certain the generator is securely fastened to a good earthen ground before use.
• NEVER operate the generator if any of the following conditions exist during operation:
- Noticeable change in engine speed.
- Loss of electrical output.
- Equipment connected to the generator overheats.
- Sparking occurs.
- Engine misfires or there is excessive engine/generator vibration.
- Operating on a combustible surface.
- Protective covers are loose or missing.
- If the ambient air temperature is above 110° F.
• Make sure slings, chains, hooks, ramps, jacks, and other types of lifting devices are attached
securely and have enough weight-bearing capacity to lift or hold the equipment safely. Always
remain aware of the position of other people around you when lifting the equipment.
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INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED,
WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property or equipment damage.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE