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9-2015 1. Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
Combustible Gases
Batteries can explode, causing severe skin and eye burns, and can release
toxic electrolytes.
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire, because it is capable of exploding. Do
not open or mutilate the battery.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Batteries present the risk to high short circuit current.
Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects. Use tools with insulated
handles.
Wear safety glasses.
Do not smoke.
To prevent arcing when disconnecting the battery:
1. Press the Stop Switch.
2. Disconnect AC power from any battery chargers.
3. Remove the negative (-) battery cable to prevent starting.
To prevent arcing when reconnecting the battery:
1. Reconnect the positive (+) cable.
2. Reconnect the negative (-) cable.
3. Reconnect the battery charger to AC power supply.
When replacing the generator set battery, always replace it with a battery as
specified in this manual.
1.5 Moving Parts Can Cause Severe Personal
Injury or Death
Keep hands, clothing, and jewelry away from moving parts.
Before starting work on the generator set, disconnect the battery charger from
its AC source, then disconnect the starting batteries using an insulated wrench,
negative () cable first. This will prevent accidental starting.
Make sure that fasteners on the generator set are secure. Tighten supports and
clamps; keep guards in position over fans, drive belts, etc.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry in the vicinity of moving parts or while
working on electrical equipment. Loose clothing and jewelry can become
caught in moving parts.
If any adjustments must be made while the unit is running, use extreme caution
around hot manifolds, moving parts, etc.
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