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Read this chapter carefully as it concerns your safety.
Most accidents are caused by failing to follow basic
safety rules. Be aware of the possible risks involved in
handling your generating set and make sure you take
the necessary precautions to protect yourself, those
around you and your equipment.
This manual contains important safety indications and
information.
They are as follows:
I
Warning! :
This symbol indicates the risk of acci-
dents and serious personal injury, substantial property
damage or serious mechanical faults if the instructions
are not followed.
I
Caution! :
Indicates a risk of personal injury and/or
property damage when handling a component.
Notice:
Indicates that important information must be
known in order to facilitate handling or in particular cas-
es.
Using and handling a generating set entails risks that
could prove to be extremely dangerous. Some work
requires specific knowledge and equipment. This work
should be carried out by Nanni Diesel authorised per-
sonnel or by a professional. If you have to work on the
generating set, carefully follow the safety instructions
set down in this manual.
Certain information is displayed directly on the generat-
ing set in the form of icons. This information helps you
to quickly identify the location of certain components
and avoid possible hazards when working on the set.
Ensure these indications are always visible and replace
them if necessary.
Indicates that it is essential to
read the instructions carefully
before handling the generating
set.
Indicates electrical hazards.
This icon indicates a risk of fire.
Stipulates that you are strongly recom-
mended against smoking and producing
flames or sparks in the vicinity.
Indicates an area containing pressu-
rised fluids.
Indicates the hazardous rotating parts.
Indicates the de-aeration orifice(s) (air
bleed)
Indicates where to check the coolant
level
Indicates where to check the engine oil
level.
Indicates the coolant drain orifice.
Indicates the oil drain orifice.
Safety precautions
Indicates the hot parts entailing sub-
stantial risks of burns.
