Baldor POW'R LITE PL6000K, Installation & Operating Manual

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1-4 Product Safety Information MN2488
Operation Warning Statements Continued
WARNING: Never allow children or pets to be in the area where the light tower is running. The light tower
and the equipment being powered by the light tower may cause injury or death.
WARNING: Never operate the light tower unless all guards, covers, shields and other safety items are
properly installed.
WARNING: Never permit anyone to operate the light tower without proper instructions. Be sure to keep a
copy of this manual with the unit so that all users can be properly informed of its safe
operation.
WARNING: Do not put hands, feet, tools clothing or other objects near rotating parts such as drive shaft,
pulley, belt etc. Rotating parts cause extremely dangerous situations because they can catch
loose clothing or extremities and cause serious or fatal injury.
WARNING: When operating this light tower remain alert at all times. Never operate machinery when
physically or mentally fatigued, or while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
WARNING: Never operate the engine when the air cleaner is removed. An engine backfire can cause
serious burns.
WARNING: Never “jump start” a light tower to start the engine. If the battery charge is insufficient to
start the engine, charge or replace the battery and try to restart. Jump starting a battery can
cause the battery to explode and cause severe injury or death to anyone in the area.
WARNING: High voltage is present whenever engine is running. Electrical shock can cause serious or
fatal injury. Never operate electrical equipment while standing in water, on wet ground or with
wet hands, feet or shoes or while barefoot.
WARNING: High voltage is present whenever the engine is running. Electrical shock can cause serious
or fatal injury.
WARNING: Do not smoke near light tower during operation or while refueling. Gasoline and diesel fuel
are flammable and can cause fire, explosions, injury or death.
WARNING: Stop engine and allow engine to cool before refueling. Gasoline and diesel fuel are flammable
and can cause fire, explosions, injury or death.
WARNING: Never store an engine with fuel in its tank indoors or in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area
where gasoline fumes could reach an ignition source and cause an explosion. Fumes may
reach an open flame, electrical spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer,
etc. Gasoline and diesel fuel are flammable and can cause fire, explosions, injury or death.
WARNING: Operate the light tower only on a level surface. If the light tower is tilted during operation,
fuel spillage may result. Gasoline and diesel fuel are flammable and can cause fire,
explosions, injury or death.
WARNING: Keep light tower at least three feet away from buildings and other structures.
WARNING: Keep light tower away from flammable or hazardous materials (trash, rags, lubricants,
explosives, paints etc.) and grass or leaf build up.
WARNING: Keep a fire extinguisher near the light tower during use. An extinguisher rated “ABC” by the
National Fire Protection Association is appropriate.
Burn
WARNING: Light fixtures become extremely hot during use. To prevent severe burns, do not touch light
fixtures, bulbs or other components until they have cooled and no longer present a burn hazard.
Wear protective clothing when placing the tower in the stowed position after use and do not allow
any person to touch the light fixtures.
WARNING: Do not touch the hot exhaust parts. In addition to a severe burn, the sudden involuntary jerk
of the hand or body part caused by contact with high voltage or a hot surface can result in
injury to yourself or others.
WARNING: Parts of this light tower are extremely hot during and after operation. To prevent severe
burns, do not touch any part until you have first determined if the part is hot. Wear protective
clothing and after use allow sufficient time for parts to cool before touching.
WARNING: Engine coolant is under pressure and is near the boiling point of water when engine is hot.
Do not open the coolant system until the engine has completely cooled. Hot coolant can
cause severe burns and other injuries. When engine is cool, coolant level can be checked.
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