DCA-220SSJ/SSJU — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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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
Generator.
General Safety:
■DO NOT operate or service this equipment before reading this entire manual.
The operator MUST BE familiar with proper safety precautions and operations techniques before using generator.
■This equipment should not be operated by persons under 18 years of age.
■NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses,
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.
■Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized equipment modification will void all warranties.
■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.
■ HighTemperatures – 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.
■DO NOT place hands or fingers inside generator engine compartment when engine is running.
■NEVER run engine without air filter.Severe engine damage may occur.
■DO NOT leave the generator running in the manual mode unattended.
■Refer to the John Deere Engine Owner's Manual for engine technical questions or information.
■ALWAYS store equipment properly when it is not being used. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location out of the reach of children.
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