Northern Industrial Tools 10000 BDG - Manual (Page 40)

Summary of Important Safety Information (cont’d)
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• Electric shock accident. If an electric shock accident occurs, immediately shut down the source of electrical
power. If this is not possible, attempt to free the victim from the live conductor. Avoid direct contact with
victim. Use a nonconducting implement, such as a dry rope or board, to free the victim from the live
conductor. Apply first aid and get immediate medical help.
• Hot parts. Parts of the engine and generator are extremely hot during and after operation and can burn you.
Never touch hot muffler, hot exhaust manifold or any other part of the engine or generator unless you have first
determined if it is hot. Wait a sufficient time for parts to cool before touching any part of the generator or
engine.
• Moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and apparel away from drive belts, sheaves, couplings, fans, and other
moving parts. Never attempt to remove any guard or shield while the unit is operating.
• Smoking/sparks. Never smoke near the running generator, and never operate near sources of sparks or
flames.
• Carbon monoxide poisoning. The engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. You
CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the generator, shut off
the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Malfunction during operation. Immediately turn off the generator if any of the following conditions arise
during operation:
o Excessive change in engine speed, slow or fast
o Overheating in load connecting devices
o Sparking or arcs from generator
o Loss of electrical output
o Receptacle damage
o Engine misfire
o Excessive vibration
o Flame or smoke
o Abnormal noise
• Adjusting / repairing. Before working on the generator or engine, always turn off engine and remove spark
plug(s) or spark plug wire(s) to prevent accidental starting.
Safety – After use
• Cool before storing. Let engine and generator cool for at least five minutes before storing. Hot equipment can
be a fire hazard near combustible materials.
• Prevent accidental starting. When generator is not in use, remove key from engine starter (key start engines)
and secure in a safe location, or remove spark plug(s) or spark plug wires(s) in order to ensure that generator
cannot be started in a storage location or by untrained persons.
• Storage location. Store the generator/engine assembly in a dry location away from sources of heat, open
flames, sparks or pilot lights – such as water heaters, space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, or other gas
appliances – EVEN IF the engine’s gas tank is empty. Residual gasoline could ignite.
• Exercise regularly. Exercise generator every four weeks to dry out moisture that accumulates in the
windings. If generator cannot be exercised on a regular basis, prepare generator for long term storage.
• Periodic maintenance. Perform periodic maintenance as directed in this manual to keep the generator in safe
working condition.
Safety - Inspection/Maintenance
Inspect and maintain your generator on a regular basis and repair as needed to keep it in safe working condition:
• Turn off engine. Always turn off engine and remove spark plug(s) or spark plug wire(s) before working on
the engine or generator to prevent accidental starting.
• Discharge capacitor. When the generator is shut down, the capacitor may maintain a charge. Always
discharge the capacitor before working on the generator head to prevent electrical shock.
• Clear debris/deposits. Keep generator head and moving parts clean. This will ensure the generator is in safe
working condition.
• Replace guards / shields. Make sure all guards and shields are replaced after servicing the generator.
• Replacement parts. If a part needs replacement, only use parts that meet the manufacturer’s specifications.
Replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the
generator and will void the warranty.