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DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 7
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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Backfeed to a utility system can cause electrocution
and.or property damage. Do not connect to any
building's electrical system except through an approved
device or after building main switch is opened.
Never use damaged or worn cables when
connecting power tools or equipment to the
generator. Make sure power connecting
cables are securely connected to the
generator’s output terminals, insufficient
tightening of the terminal connections may
cause damage to the generator and
electrical shock.
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DO NOT touch or open any of the below
mentioned components while the
generator is running. Always allow
sufficient time for the engine and generator
to cool before performing maintenance.
Radiator
1. Radiator Cap - Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot will result in high pressurized, boiling water
to gush out of the radiator, causing severe scalding to
any persons in the general area of the generator.
2. Coolant Drain Plug - Removing the coolant drain plug
while the engine is hot will result in hot coolant to gush
out of the coolant drain plug, therefore causing severe
scalding to any persons in the general area of the
generator.
3. Engine Oil Drain Plug - Removing the engine oil drain
plug while the engine is hot will result in hot oil to gush
out of the oil drain plug, therefore causing severe
scalding to any persons in the general area of the
generator.
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NEVER touch output terminals during operation. This is
extremely dangerous. Always stop the machine when
contact with the output terminals.