Northern Industrial Tools 10000 BDG - Manual (Page 39)

Summary of Important Safety Information (cont’d)
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• Sparks/Smoking. Never smoke or work near sparks or other sources of ignition.
• Electric shock. Never touch both battery terminals at the same time with your hand or any non-insulated tools.
• Connection/disconnection sequence. ALWAYS connect and disconnect cables to the correct battery
terminals in the proper sequence:
o
When CONNECTING the battery, connect the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal FIRST.
o When DISCONNECTING the battery, disconnect the BLACK cable from the NEGATIVE terminal FIRST
• Acid/skin contact. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, flush immediately with water and neutralize with
baking soda.
Gasoline safety - fueling your engine
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Use
extreme care when handling:
• Fuel outdoors. Fill fuel tank outdoors – never indoors. Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect inside an
enclosure. Explosion can result.
• Use approved container. Never pump fuel directly into engine at gas station. Static charge can build and
ignite fuel. Use an UL approved fuel container to transfer gas to the engine.
• Running / hot engine. A running engine is hot enough to ignite fuel. Never add fuel or remove gas cap if
engine is running or still hot. Stop the engine and allow to cool at least two minutes before adding fuel.
• Heat / flames / sparks. Stay away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks while adding fuel.
• Don’t overfill. DO NOT overfill the gas tank. Allow at least 1/2” of empty space below the fill neck to allow
for fuel expansion.
• Replace cap. Replace gas cap securely before starting engine.
• Spills. Clean up fuel spills immediately. Move generator away from spilled fuel on the ground. Wipe fuel off
engine and wait 5 minutes for excess fuel to evaporate before starting engine. Gas soaked rags should be
disposed of properly.
• On skin / clothes. If gasoline is spilled on your skin or clothes, change clothes and wash skin immediately.
• Inspect fuel system. Check fuel system on a regular basis. Look for signs of leaks, deterioration, or damaged
fuel tank. Do not start engine until needed repairs have been completed.
• Gasoline storage. Store gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL-approved, tightly sealed container.
Safety – During Use
• Safety equipment / controls. Always operate the generator with all safety covers, guards, and barriers in
place and in good working order, and all controls properly adjusted for safe operation.
• Know how to stop. Be thoroughly familiar with proper use of the equipment and all generator controls, output
receptacles, and connections. Know how to stop the generator quickly if needed.
• Power transmission guarding. Never operate the generator without proper guarding of the power
transmission assembly, including all rotating shafts, pulleys, belts, and couplings. Clothing or hair can become
rapidly entangled in unguarded rotating parts, resulting in serious injury or death.
• Check output voltage. Check output voltage to ensure the generator is working properly before connecting
loads to the generator. Failure to do so could result in damage to equipment powered by the generator and
possible injury to the individual. Do not adjust output speed of engine to change voltage. If voltage is not
within specified range, have generator repaired by factory-authorized personnel.
• Stabilize before connecting loads. Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical loads.
• Do not overload. Do not overload the generator. Make sure that combined starting and running loads do not
exceed rated capacity of generator or damage will result.
• Protect sensitive electronics. Some electronic equipment, such as computers and audio/video equipment, can
be damaged by small fluctuations in the flow of power. Use a surge suppressor for any voltage-sensitive
electronic equipment you will be powering with the generator.
• Electrical cords. Use only UL-listed, outdoor-rated, three prong extension cords of the proper size. All
extension and appliance cords must be in good condition and not worn, bare, frayed, or otherwise damaged.
Use of inadequate or damaged electric cords can cause electric shock or fire.
• GFCI extension cords. Always use ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)-equipped extension cords to
prevent electrical shock in damp or highly electrical conductive areas and on construction jobsites.
• Wet conditions. Do not operate the generator or handle any electrical equipment while standing in water,
while barefoot, while hands are wet or while in the rain or snow. Electric shock may result.
• Avoid contact. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, connections, etc. while the unit is running.