Risk of unsafe operation cont | Global Machinery Company GEN

Risk of unsafe operation (cont.)

Operating generator while suspended

Generator will not operate properly and will cause damage to the generator and could cause serious injury or death to you or others.

Never operate generator while suspended or in an unlevel position. Always operate generate on a flat, level surface.

Hazard	What could happen	How to prevent it
Contact with hot engine and	Contact with hot surfaces, such as	During operation, touch only the
generator components.	engines exhaust components, could	control surfaces of the generator. Keep
	result in serious burns.	children away from the generator at
		all times. They may not be able to
		recognize the hazards of this product.

Hazard	What could happen	How to prevent it
Contact with moving parts can	The generator contains parts which	Never operate generator with guarding
result in serious injury.	rotate at high speed during operation.	or cover plates removed. Avoid wearing
	These parts are covered by guarding	loose fitting clothing or jewelry which
	to prevent injury.	could be caught by moving parts.

Hazard	What could happen	How to prevent it
Lifting a very heavy object.	Serious injury can result from	Do not attempt to lift the generator by
	attempting to lift too heavy an	yourself. Seek assistance each time it
	object.	is to be moved. When lifting, always
		keep the object you are lifting near
		the vertical axis of your body. DO NOT
		use you back to lift heavy loads. Both
		people should crouch down, grab the
		underside of unit and use your legs to
		carry the weight. Keep the object as
		near the center of your body’s gravity
		as possible. Avoid twisting your bodies
		when carrying the unit; instead, turn
		your whole body using your feet.