Multiquip manual DCA-125SSJU Series Rules for Safe Operation, General Safety

DCA-125SSJU SERIES — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

CAUTION:

Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to serious injury or even death! This equipment is to be operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for industrial use only.

The following safety guidelines should always be used when operating the DCA-125SSJU Series Generator:

GENERAL SAFETY

■DO NOT operate or service this equipment before reading this entire manual.

■This equipment should not be operated by persons under 18 years of age.

■NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel- toed boots and other protective devices required by the job.

■NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking medicine.

■NEVER operate this equipment under the influence or drugs or alcohol.

■NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not recommended by MQ Power for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.

■Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modifications.

■Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they become difficult read.

■ALWAYS check the machine for loosened threads or bolts before starting.

■NEVER operate the generator in an explosive atmosphere or near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result causing severe bodily harm or even death.

■NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool before servicing engine or generator.

■High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before performing service and maintenance functions. Contact with hot! components

can cause serious burns.

■The engine of this generator requires an adequate free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the generator in any enclosed or narrow area where free

flow of the air is restricted. If the air flow is restricted it will cause serious damage to the generator or engine and may cause injury to people. The generator engine gives off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas.

■ALWAYS make sure generator is properly grounded.

■NEVER use gas piping as an electrical ground.

■DO NOT place hands or fingers inside generator engine compartment when engine is running.

■ALWAYS make sure generator installation is accordance with national and local electrical codes.

■ALWAYS have a qualified electrician perform the generator wiring installation.

■NEVER power cables or cords lay in water.

■NEVER stand in water while AC power from the generator is being transfer to a load.

■NEVER use a defective or frayed power cable. Check the cable for cuts in the insulation.

■NEVER use a extension cord that is frayed or damaged where the insulation has been cut.

■ALWAYS make certain that proper extension cord has been selected for the job See Table 5.

■The electrical voltage required to operate the generator can cause severe injury or even death through physical contact with live circuits. Turn all circuit breakers OFF before performing maintenance on the generator.

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