Global Machinery Company GEN1000 - Manual (Page 6)

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Risk of fire
Hazard What could happen How to prevent it
Attempting to fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running
Fuel and fuel vapours can become
ignited by coming in contact with
hot components such as the muffler,
engine exhaust gases, or from an
electrical spark.
Turn engine off and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank.
Equip area of operation with a fire
extinguisher certified to handle gasoline
or fuel fires.
Sparks, fire, hot objects Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot
objects can cause fuel or fuel vapours
to ignite.
Add fuel to tank in well ventilated area.
Make sure there are no sources of
ignition near the generator.
Improper storage of fuel
Improperly stored fuel could lead to
accidental ignition. Fuel improperly
secured could get into the hands of
children or other unqualified persons.
Store fuel in an approved container
designed to hold fuel. Store container
in secure location to prevent use by
others.
Tampering with factory set engine
speed settings
Engine speed has been factory set to
provide safe operation. Tampering with
the engine speed adjustment could
result in overheating of attachments
and could cause a fire.
Never attempt to “speed-up” the engine
to obtain more performance. Both the
output voltage and frequency will be
thrown out of standard by this practice,
endangering attachments and the user.
Inadequate ventilation for generator Materials placed against or near the
generator or operating the generator in
areas where the temperature exceeds
40° C. ambient (such as storage
rooms or garages) can interfere with
its proper ventilation features causing
overheating and possible ignition of the
materials or buildings.
Operate generator in a clean, dry, well
ventilated area.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT INDOORS
OR IN ANY CONFINED AREA.
Overfilling the fuel tank
- fuel spillage
Spilled fuel and its vapours can
become ignited from hot surfaces or
sparks.
Use care in filling the tank to avoid
spilling fuel. Make sure fuel cap is
secured tightly and check engine for
fuel leaks before starting engine. Move
generator away from refuelling area
or any spillage before starting engine.
Allow for fuel expansion. Never refuel
with the engine running.