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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 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.

Servicing the air cleaner. A sudden

backfire can cause severe injury or

death. Do not operate the generator

set with the air cleaner removed.

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

Safety Precautions and Instructions

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 unless the exhaust gas is

piped safely outside. Never operate

the generator set where exhaust gas

could accumulate and seep back inside

a potentially occupied building.

Carbon

Carbon monoxide can cause severe

nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon

monoxide is a poisonous gas present in

exhaust gases. Carbon monoxide is an

odorless,

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.

electrical

fires

Train all

fire

extinguisher

and

fire

prevention

WARNING

severe

nausea,

system

must

Carbon

monoxide

symptoms.

colorless,

tasteless,

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.

Carbon

monoxide

Carbon monoxide can cause severe

nausea, fainting, or death.

carbon monoxide detectors on each

level of the building.

detectors to adequately warn the

building's occupants of the presence of

carbon monoxide. Keep the detectors

operational at all times. Periodically

test and replace the carbon monoxide

detectors

according

manufacturer's instructions.

Fuel System

WARNING

Explosive fuel vapors.

Can cause severe injury or death.

Use extreme care when handling,

storing, and using fuels.

The fuel system.

Explosive fuel

vapors can cause severe injury or

death.

Vaporized fuels are highly

explosive.

Use extreme care when

handling and storing fuels. Store fuels

in a well-ventilated area away from

spark-producing equipment and out of

the reach of children. Never add fuel to

the tank while the engine is running

because spilled fuel may ignite on

contact with hot parts or from sparks.

Do not smoke or permit flames or

sparks to occur near sources of spilled

fuel or fuel vapors. Keep the fuel lines

and connections tight and in good

condition. Do not replace flexible fuel

lines with rigid lines.

Use flexible

sections to avoid fuel line breakage

caused by vibration. Do not operate the

generator set in the presence of fuel

leaks, fuel accumulation, or sparks.

Repair fuel systems before resuming

generator set operation.

Explosive fuel vapors can cause

severe injury or death.

additional precautions when using the

following fuels:

TP-6344 4/09

monoxide

detectors.

Install

Locate the

the

Take