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Battery gases. Explosion can cause

severe injury or death. Battery gases

can cause an explosion. Do not smoke

or permit flames or sparks to occur near

a battery at any time, particularly when

it is charging. Do not dispose of a

battery in a fire. To prevent burns and

sparks that could cause an explosion,

avoid touching the battery terminals

with tools or other metal objects.

Remove all jewelry before servicing the

equipment. Discharge static electricity

from your body before touching

batteries by first touching a grounded

metal surface away from the battery. To

avoid sparks, do not disturb the battery

charger connections while the battery

is charging. Always turn the battery

charger off before disconnecting the

battery connections.

Ventilate the

compartments containing batteries to

prevent accumulation of explosive

gases.

Battery short circuits.

can cause severe injury or death.

Short circuits can cause bodily injury

and/or

equipment

Disconnect

the

battery

generator

set

installation

maintenance.

Remove all jewelry

before servicing the equipment. Use

tools with insulated handles. Remove

the negative (--) lead first when

disconnecting the battery. Reconnect

the negative (--) lead last when

reconnecting the battery.

connect the negative (--) battery cable

to the positive (+) connection terminal

of the starter solenoid. Do not test the

battery condition by shorting the

terminals together.

Engine Backfire/Flash

Fire

WARNING

Fire.

Can cause severe injury or death.

Do not smoke or permit flames or

sparks near fuels or the fuel system.

Servicing the air cleaner. A sudden

backfire can cause severe injury or

death. Do not operate the generator

set with the air cleaner removed.

Safety Precautions and Instructions

Servicing the fuel system. A flash

fire can cause severe injury or death.

Do not smoke or permit flames or

sparks near the carburetor, fuel line,

fuel filter, fuel pump, or other potential

sources of spilled fuels or fuel vapors.

Catch fuels in an approved container

when removing the fuel line or

carburetor.

Combustible materials. A fire can

cause severe injury or death.

Generator set engine fuels and fuel

vapors are flammable and explosive.

Handle these materials carefully to

minimize the risk of fire or explosion.

Equip the compartment or nearby area

with a fully charged fire extinguisher.

Select a fire extinguisher rated ABC or

for

recommended by the local fire code or

an authorized agency.

personnel

operation

procedures.

Explosion

Exhaust System

damage.

before

Carbon monoxide.

Never

Can

cause

fainting, or death.

The

exhaust

leakproof and routinely inspected.

Generator set operation.

monoxide can cause severe nausea,

fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide

is an odorless, colorless, tasteless,

nonirritating gas that can cause death if

inhaled for even a short time. Avoid

breathing exhaust fumes when working

on or near the generator set. Never

operate the generator set inside a

building. Never operate the generator

set where exhaust gas could seep

inside or be drawn into a potentially

occupied building through windows, air

intake vents, or other openings.

electrical

fires

Train all

fire

extinguisher

and

fire

prevention

WARNING

severe

nausea,

system

must

Carbon

monoxide

Carbon monoxide can cause severe

nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon

monoxide is a poisonous gas present in

exhaust gases. Carbon monoxide is an

odorless,

colorless,

nonirritating gas that can cause death if

inhaled for even a short time. Carbon

monoxide poisoning symptoms include

but are not limited to the following:

D Light-headedness, dizziness

D Physical fatigue, weakness in

joints and muscles

D Sleepiness, mental fatigue,

inability to concentrate

or speak clearly, blurred vision

D Stomachache, vomiting, nausea

If experiencing any of these symptoms

and carbon monoxide poisoning is

possible, seek fresh air immediately

and remain active. Do not sit, lie down,

or fall asleep.

Alert others to the

possibility

carbon

poisoning. Seek medical attention if

the condition of affected persons does

not improve within minutes of breathing

fresh air.

Fuel System

WARNING

Explosive fuel vapors.

Can cause severe injury or death.

Use extreme care when handling,

storing, and using fuels.

Gas fuel leaks.

Explosive fuel

vapors can cause severe injury or

death. Fuel leakage can cause an

explosion. Check the LP vapor gas or

natural gas fuel system for leakage by

using a soap and water solution with

the fuel system test pressurized to

6--8 ounces

per

square

(10--14 inches water column). Do not

use a soap solution containing either

ammonia or chlorine because both

prevent bubble formation. A successful

test depends on the ability of the

solution to bubble.

TP-6517 4/09

symptoms.

tasteless,

monoxide

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