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ANSI Safety Definitions
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DANGER:
‘DANGER’
indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death, or serious injury.
This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situ-
ations.
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WARNING:
‘WARNING’
indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION:
‘CAUTION’
indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which if not avoided may result in minor, or moderate inju-
ry. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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NOTE:
‘CAUTION’
is also used on the unit labels and in this
manual to indicate a situation that could result in serious
damage, or destruction of the equipment, as well as pos-
sible personal injury
1.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
The output voltage present in
this equipment can cause fatal electric should. This
equipment.
a. Do not allow anyone to operate the generator without
proper instruction.
b. Guard against electric shock.
c. Avoid contact with live terminals or receptacles.
d. Use extreme care if operating this unit in rain or
snow.
e. Use only three pronged grounded receptacles and
extension cords.
f. Be sure the unit is properly grounded to an external
earth ground rod driven into the earth.
2.
FIRE HAZARD:
Gasoline and other fuels present a
hazard of possible explosion and/or fire.
a. Do not refuel when the engine is running or hot.
b. Keep fuel containers out of reach of children.
c. Do not smoke or use an open flame near the genera-
tor set or fuel tank.
d. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know its proper
use. Fire extinguishers rated ABC by NFPA are ap-
propriate.
e. Store fuel only in an approved container, and only in a
well ventilated area.
f. Follow local codes for closeness to combustible
material.
3.
DEADLY EXHAUST GAS:
Exhaust fumes from any
gasoline powered engine contains carbon monoxide.
An invisible, odorless and deadly gas that must be
mixed with fresh air.
a. Operate only in well ventilated areas.
b. Never operate indoors.
c. Never operate the unit in such a way as to allow ex-
haust gases to seep back into closed rooms.
4.
NOISE HAZARD:
Excessive noise can lead to loss of
hearing.
a. Use hearing protection when working around the
equipment for long periods of time.
b. Adhere to local noise laws and ordinances where nec-
essary.
5. CLEANLINESS: Keep the generator and surround-
ing area clean.
a. Remove all grease, ice, snow or materials that create
slippery conditions around the unit.
b. Remove any rags or other materials that could create
a potential fire hazard.
c. Carefully clean up and gas or oil spills before starting
the unit.
6. SERVICING EQUIPMENT: All service, including the
installation or replacement of service parts, should
only be performed by a qualified technician.
a. Use only factory approved repair parts.
b. Do not work on this equipment when fatigued.
c. Never remove the protective guards, covers, or re-
ceptable panels while the engine is running.
d. Use extreme caution when working on electrical com-
ponents. High output voltage from this equipment can
cause serious injury or death.
e. Always avoid hot mufflers, exhaust manifolds, and en-
gine parts. They can cause severe burns instantly.
f. The use of the generator/engine set must comply with
all national, state, and local codes.
