10.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
10-l FIRE PREVENTION
(1)Keep the generator away from combustible materials generator by making use of its grounding terminal. flammable substances.
during operations, or ground the Take special precautions towards
(2)Do not run the generator in an inclined position. Avoid moving the generator while it is running. Otherwise, there is a risk of the generator falling or fuel leakage.
(3)If the generator is enclosed or covered by an object while running, cooling efficiency will become lower, which may result in
(4)Keep the generator at least 1 m away from a building.
(5)Be sure to stop the engine before filling the fuel tank. If the fuel is filled while the engine is running, fuel vapor from the fuel tank or spilt fuel may be ignited, thus causing a fire.
(6)Fuel used in an engine is very volatile and flammable. Take special precautions not to spill the fuel when filling the fuel tank. If the fuel is spilt, wipe it off thoroughly and let it dry before restarting the engine.
(7)Be sure to fill the fuel only up to the level specified at the fuel supply port.
(8)When filling the fuel tank, be careful not to smoke or use an open flame.
10-2 PRECAUTIONS FOR EXHAUST GASES
(1)Don’t use the generator in poorly ventilated places such as an office, warehouse, narrow tunnel, well, hold, or tank etc. If the generator is used in such places as mentioned above, the operator may suffer carbon monoxide poisoning.
(2)Always direct the exhaust port toward the well ventilated open space.
103 OTHER PRECAUTIONS
(1)To prevent electric shock, don’t handle the generator with wet hands. When the generator is used to drive a submersible pump or other similar equipment, be sure to connect the earth cord of the generator to the earth cable of the pump.
(2)Don’t splash water over the generator and avoid using the generator in the rain. If the generator gets wet, it may fail to start smoothly and the operator may possibly receive severe electric shock.
(3)Never connect the generator to the existing indoor cable. If connected, the generator will burn out.
(4)Don’t use the generator with its cover removed as the operator may be injured or receive electric shock.
