Powermate PMD5000s, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING THE DIESEL GENERATOR
CHAPTER 2 OPERATING THE DIESEL
GENERATOR
2-1 General main points of safety during
operation of the generator set.
In order to operate the generator set safely, please follow all the
instructions provided in this manual carefully. Doing so otherwise may lead to
accidents and or equipment damage.
2-1.1 Fire prevention

Do not use gasoline, kerosene or other fuels other than light diesel fuel.

Keep all flammable fuels away from the generator as the generator may
spark and ignite these gases.

Keep the diesel generator at least 1.5 meters away from buildings and or
other equipment.

Always operate your diesel generator on a level site.
2-1.2 Prevention from inhaling exhaust gases.
Never inhales exhaust gases emitted by the engine. The exhaust gases
contain toxic carbon monoxide.
Never operate your generator in places with poor ventilation. In order to
operate this machinery indoors, a suitable ventilation system for the building is
required to draw the poisonous exhaust gases out.
2-1.3 Prevention from accidental burns

Never touch the muffler and its cover when the diesel engine is running.

Never touch the muffler and cover after the diesel engine has been used,
as the muffler remains hot for a good period of time.
2-1.4 Electric shock and short circuits

Never touch the generator if the generator is wet. Also never touch the
generator if your hand is wet.

Never operate your generator if the weather conditions call for any type of
precipitation such as rain, snow, or fog.

To prevent electrical shocks, the generator should be grounded. Please
refer to Fig. 2-1 before beginning to use the electric generator.
Fig. 2-1
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