Harrington Generators International
5
498-1019
Petrol Generator
Safety
Safety
A few words about safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important and using this generator safely is an important
responsibility.
HGI have designed this generator to give safe and dependable service if operated in accordance to these
instructions. Please ensure that you read this owner’s manual and understand the functionality of the generator
before using your generator. You can help prevent accidents and harm to yourself and nearby personnel by
being familiar with the controls, and by observing safe operating procedures.
The warnings and safety instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover every eventuality and
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a generator. You must use your own good judgement, care
and caution.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
There are four types of safety alert messages used in this manual:
DANGER
Danger refers to immediate hazards which WILL
result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
Warning refers to a hazard or unsafe method or practice which
CAN result in severe personal injury or possible death.
CAUTION
Caution refers to a hazard or unsafe method or practice
which CAN result in personal injury.
NOTICE
Notice refers to a method or practice which can result in product
damage, or to draw attention to additional information or
explanations.
Operator Responsibility
• Know how to stop the generator quickly in case of emergency.
• Understand the use of all generator controls, output sockets, and connections.
• Be sure that anyone who operates the generator receives proper instruction.
If you have any doubts about the safe operation of this equipment, please contact HGI or a competent operator
or quali
fi
ed technician.
