
DCA-125USJ (50 HZ) — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
CAUTION:
Failure to follow instructions in this manual may | ■NEVER touch the hot | exhaust | ||
lead to serious injury or even death! This | manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow | |||
these parts to cool before servicing | ||||
equipment is to be operated by trained and | ||||
engine or generator. |
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qualified personnel only! This equipment is for |
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industrial use only. |
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The following safety guidelines should always be used when | ■High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before | |||
operating the | ||||
GENERAL SAFETY | performing service and maintenance functions. Contact | |||
■ DO NOT operate or service this equipment | with hot! components can cause serious burns. | |||
■The engine of this |
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before reading this entire manual. |
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| generator requires an |
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| adequate free flow of |
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■ This equipment should not be operated by persons under 18 | cooling air. | NEVER |
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operate the generator |
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years of age. | in any enclosed or |
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■ NEVER operate this equipment without proper | narrow area where free |
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protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel- | flow of the air is |
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toed boots and other protective devices required | restricted. If the air flow |
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by the job. | is restricted it will |
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| cause serious damage to the generator or engine and | |||
| may cause injury to people. The generator engine gives | |||
| off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas. | |||
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling | ■ ALWAYS make sure generator is properly grounded. | |||
■ NEVER use gas piping as an electrical ground. | ||||
well due to fatigue, illness or taking medicine. | ||||
■ DO NOT place hands or fingers inside generator engine | ||||
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■ NEVER operate this equipment under the | compartment when engine is running. | |||
■ ALWAYS make sure generator installation is accordance with | ||||
influence or drugs or alcohol. | ||||
national and local electrical codes. | ||||
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| ■ ALWAYS have a qualified electrician perform the generator | |||
■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not | wiring installation. |
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■ NEVER power cables or cords lay in water. | ||||
recommended by MQ Power for this equipment. Damage to | ■ NEVER stand in water while AC power from the generator | |||
the equipment and/or injury to user may result. | is being transfer to a load. |
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■ Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any accident |
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■ NEVER use | a defective or frayed power cable. Check the | |||
due to equipment modifications. | cable for cuts in the insulation. | |||
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and | ||||
■ NEVER use a extension cord that is frayed or damaged where | ||||
safety decals when they become difficult read. | the insulation has been cut. |
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■ ALWAYS check the machine for loosened threads or bolts |
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■ ALWAYS make certain that proper extension cord has been | ||||
before starting. | selected for the job See Table 5. | |||
■ NEVER operate the generator in an explosive atmosphere or | ||||
■ The electrical voltage required to operate the generator can | ||||
near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result | ||||
causing severe bodily harm or even death. | cause severe injury or even death through physical contact | |||
with live circuits. Turn all | circuit breakers OFF before | |||
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performing maintenance on the generator.
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