Northern Industrial Tools 10000 BDG - Manual (Page 37)

Summary of Important Safety Information
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This section provides a summary of the various safety procedures and measures that have been
presented throughout the manual. Keep this summary handy and refer to it to refresh your
memory about how to safely use your generator.
WARNING
Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information before using
the generator.
Improper use or maintenance of the generator can result in serious injury or death from
carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock, entanglement, fire, or burns. In addition, the
generator can lift or flip and cause severe injury if improperly secured.
General
• Read manual. Read this Owner’s Manual and the engine Owner’s Manual completely before attempting to
set-up and use the generator . Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed.
• Instruct operators. The generator owner must instruct all operators in safe generator set-up and operation. Do
not allow anyone to operate the generator who has not read the Owner’s Manual and been instructed on its safe
use.
• Adults only. Only trained adults should set up and operate the generator. Do not let children operate.
• Under the influence. Never operate, or let anyone else operate, the generator while under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Intended use. Carefully read about and understand the intended use of this generator. Do not use for other
purposes, as unforeseen hazards or equipment damage may result.
Prohibition Against Modifications
• Modifications prohibited. Never modify or alter the generator in any way. Modifications can create serious
safety hazards and will also void the warranty.
• Fuel/exhaust system. Never modify the engine’s exhaust system, fuel tank, or fuel lines. Carbon monoxide
poisoning, fire, or explosion could result.
• Guards. Do not operate generator unless all guards and cover shields, which prevent access to moving parts
and pinch points, are in place. Failure to guard the power transmission mechanisms may result in serious
injury or death.
Safety – Installation & Set-up
• Mount generator and engine. Failure to properly mount the generator may cause the unit to lift or flip
during use, which could result in severe injury to the operator or bystanders, or cause damage to surrounding
objects.
• The generator and engine must be securely mounted to a common base such as a heavy-duty metal
plate.
• The mounting base must be of adequate size and strength to withstand operating torque and vibration
without either flipping or experiencing stress failure.
• See the “Installation / Initial Set-Up” section of this Owner’s Manual for mounting requirements and
instructions.
• Power transmission guarding. The power transmission assembly must be equipped with a guard that
prevents contact with all rotating shafts, pulleys, belts, and couplings. Clothing or hair can become rapidly
entangled in unguarded rotating parts, resulting in serious injury or death. This guard is not supplied with the
unit because the generator manufacturer does not know the size and dimensions of the engine to be used. The
customer is responsible for installing an appropriate guard.
• Dry, level surface. Situate generator on a dry, firm, level surface. Ensure generator sits level and will not slide
or shift during operation.
• DANGEROUS carbon monoxide exhaust - Operate OUTSIDE only! The engine gives off carbon
monoxide exhaust, a poisonous gas that can kill. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. ONLY run
generator OUTDOORS and away from building air intakes. NEVER run generator inside homes, garages,