Hot Max Torches HM2000 - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT
DANGER
DANGER indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL, result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate personal injury, or property damage.
KDAR Company 1
WARNING—Failure to follow the in-
structions and warnings in this manual
may result in death, serious injury or
property damage.
1. Know your generator and how to use it
properly. When using the generator
consider the limitations and potential
hazards.
2. The generator must be placed on a firm
surface with sufficient support.
3. Do not overload the generator as this
will damage or shorten the life of the
unit. Refer to the name plate for load
ratings.
4. Do not tamper with the parts that
may increase or decrease the gov-
erned engine speed. Increased engine
speed increases the chance of personal
injury.
5. Always remove the spark plug or spark
plug cable before performing mainte-
nance to avoid accidental starting.
6. Never operate a generator with miss-
ing or broken parts or without protec-
tive housing or covers.
7. Generators should never be operated
or stored in wet or damp conditions
or on highly conductive surfaces such
as metal decking and steel work.
8. Always keep the generator clean and
free of oil, mud and other foreign
matter.
9. Extension cord, power cords and
electrical equipment used with the
generator must be in good condition.
Never operate electrical equipment
with damaged or defective cords.
10. When operating a power tool or
equipment outdoors, use an outdoor
extension cord marked “W-A” or
“W.” These extension cords are rated
for outdoor use and reduce the risk of
electrical shock.
11. Do not touch engine muffler or other
engine or generator parts which get
hot during operation.