Miller Electric Legend AEAD-200-LE - Manual (Page 5)

TM-428 Page 1 Miller Legend
SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR SERVICING
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1-1. Symbol Usage
Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this
procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols.
This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING
PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards. Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary
actions to avoid the hazards.
Y Marks a special safety message.
.
Means NOTE; not safety related.
1-2. Servicing Hazards
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
1. Do not touch live electrical parts.
2. Stop engine before testing or repairing unit unless
the procedure specifically requires an energized
unit.
3. Insulate yourself from ground by standing or
working on dry insulating mats big enough to
prevent contact with the ground.
4. Do not leave live unit unattended.
5. When testing live unit, use the one-hand method.
Do not put both hand inside unit. Keep one hand
free.
MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
1. Keep away from moving parts such as fans, belts,
and rotors.
2. Have only qualified people remove guards or
covers for maintenance and troubleshooting as
necessary.
3. Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and tools away
from moving parts.
4. Before working on generator, remove spark plugs
or injectors to keep engine from kicking back or
starting.
5. Block flywheel so that it will not turn while working
on generator components.
6. Reinstall panels or guards and close doors when
servicing is finished and before starting engine.
FLYING PIECES OF METAL or DIRT can
cause injury.
1. Always wear safety glasses with side shields or
face shield during servicing.
2. Be careful not to short metal tools, parts, or wires
together during testing and servicing.
STATIC ELECTRICITY can damage parts
on circuit boards.
1. Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling
boards or parts.
2. Use proper static-proof bags to store, move, or
ship PC boards.
ENGINE EXHAUST GASES can kill.
1. Do not breathe exhaust fumes.
2. Use in open, well-ventilated areas, or vent
exhaust outside and away from any building air
intakes.
ENGINE FUEL can cause fire or
explosion.
1. Stop engine before fueling.
2. Do not fuel while smoking or near sparks or
flames.
3. Do not overfill tank; clean up any spilled fuel.
BATTERY EXPLOSION can BLIND and
INJURE.
1. Always wear a face shield when working on a
battery.
2. Stop engine before disconnecting or connecting
battery cables.
3. Do not allow tools to cause sparks when working
on a battery.
4. Do not use welder to charge batteries or jump start
vehicles.
5. Observe correct polarity (+ and –) on batteries.
BATTERY ACID can BURN SKIN.
1. Do not tip.
2. Replace damaged battery.
3. Flush eyes and skin immediately with water.
STEAM AND PRESSURIZED HOT
COOLANT can burn face, eyes, and
skin.
1. Check coolant level when engine is cold to avoid
scalding.
2. If the engine is warm and checking is needed,
follow steps 3 and 4.
3. Wear safety glasses and gloves and put a rag over
cap.
4. Turn cap slightly and let pressure escape slowly
before completely removing cap.
FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause
serious personal injury and equipment
damage.
1. Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift
components.
2. Use a lifting eye to lift unit only, NOT running gear,
gas cylinders, or any other accessories.
3. Securely attach components to lifting equipment.
The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual to call attention to and identify possible
hazards. When you see the symbol, watch out, and follow the related instructions to avoid the hazard.
Only qualified persons should service, test, maintain, and repair this unit.
During servicing, keep everybody, especially children, away.
WARNING