Baldor MN2412 - Manual (Page 6)

1-2 Product Safety Information MN2412
Precaution Statements Used In This Manual
There are three classifications of precautionary statements used in this manual. The most critical
is a WARNING statement, then the Caution statement and the least critical is the Note
statement. The usage of each statement is as follows:
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or
death.
Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to
property.
Note: Additional information that is not critical to the installation or operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions for the generator that should
be followed during installation, operation and maintenance of the generator.
For ease of reading, the Warning statements are divided into four categories: Operation, Burn, Installation,
and Maintenance.
Operation
WARNING: Gasoline and diesel fuel are flammable and can cause fire, explosions, injury or death. For
storage or refueling handle fuel with care and only in clean, approved, properly marked safety
fuel containers.
WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. Only fill the tank to within 1 /
2
, of the top of the tank to allow
space for fuel expansion. Overfilling of tank may cause fuel to spill out onto engine and
cause fire or explosion.
WARNING: Clean up fuel spills by wiping completely dry before starting engine. Gasoline and diesel fuel
are flammable and can cause fire, explosions, injury or death.
WARNING: Make sure the fuel cap is completely and securely closed after refueling to prevent spillage.
Gasoline and diesel fuel are flammable and can cause fire, explosions, injury or death.
WARNING: Never operate this generator in a manner other than as described in this manual. Operation
in any manner not described in this manual should be considered unsafe and should not be
attempted. Never start the engine unless you have first verified that the installation and
operation of the generator are as described in this manual.
WARNING: Be sure that you are completely familiar with the safe operation of this equipment. This
equipment may be connected to other machines that have rotating parts or parts that are
controlled by this equipment. Improper use can cause serious or fatal injury.
WARNING: Exhaust fumes/gases are extremely dangerous and can cause severe illness or death. Never
breath exhaust fumes produced by a running engine. Only run the engine outdoors where
ventilation is plentiful. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless and
extremely dangerous gas that can cause unconsciousness or death. Symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning include: dizziness, nausea, headaches, sleepiness, vomiting or
incoherence. If you or anyone else experiences these symptoms, get out into fresh air
immediately. Stop the engine and do not restart the engine until it has been inspected and if
necessary repaired or reinstalled in a well ventilated area.
WARNING: Hot exhaust gasses must never be directed toward anything that may catch fire or explode.
WARNING: This generator must not be used on or near any forest covered, brush covered, or grass
covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor. The
spark arrestor must be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
WARNING: Some parts of this generator rotate during operation. Rotating parts can present extreme
danger if clothing or body extremities are caught by the rotating part and can cause serious
or fatal injury. Never touch a part of the generator until the engine has been stopped and all
rotating parts are completely stopped. Also, disconnect the spark plug wires and battery
connection to prevent accidental engine rotation during servicing.
WARNING: Never move a generator set that is running. Loads should be connected and position secure
before starting the engine. Hazards are caused by moving a generator set that is running.
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