Shindaiwa DG15BMK, Owner'S And Operator'S Manual

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Danger: Using a generator indoors can kill you in minutes
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Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
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NEVER use inside an enclosed area, even if doors and windows are open.
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Only use outside and far away from windows, doors, and vents.
Warning: Suffocation from Exhaust Fumes
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Do not operate the equipment in a poorly-ventilated area such as indoor, private home
and/or similar location or within a tunnel because the engine exhaust fume includes
components that are harmful to humans.
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Do not direct exhaust fumes toward bystanders or buildings.
Warning: Electric Shock
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Do not operate the equipment with any doors or covers open, and always lock them.
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Do not touch wirings or any electric parts inside the equipment during operation.
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Do not touch the equipment during operation if the equipment or your body is wet.
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Be sure to stop the engine whenever touching output terminals such as when installing or
removing cables.
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Do not connect cables to any part other than output terminals.
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Do not insert any metallic objects, such as pins or wires, into AC output receptacles or
terminals.
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Always be sure to turn off all circuit breakers before installing or removing devices using
AC output receptacles.
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Do not operate the equipment with an incorrectly adjusted Earth Leakage relay, to avoid
electrical shock when the relay is not properly set. (Check on-site regulation for correct
setting.)
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Always be sure to repair the fault when the earth leakage circuit breaker operates.
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Always be sure to stop the engine and remove the starter key before performing any
equipment check or maintenance. The person performing the maintenance must always
keep the key.
Warning: Fire
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Always locate a fire extinguisher near the working space.
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Always be sure to stop the engine when inspecting fuel or refueling, and absolutely never
perform such tasks near fire or other open flames or sparks. Wait until the engine has
completely cooled before inspecting fuel or refueling.
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Always be sure to wipe away any spilled fuel or oil.
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Spilled fuel and oil accumulates in the spill containment. Do not operate the equipment
with liquid accumulated in the spill containment.
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Absolutely never use the equipment if there is a fuel, oil or coolant leak. Be sure to repair
the leak before using.
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Absolutely never inspect or perform maintenance to the equipment near fire, other open
flames or sparks.
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Keep any ignitable items (such as fuel, gas and paint, etc.) or inflammable items away
from the equipment because the muffler, exhaust fume and other parts attain high
temperatures.
1. Safety Instructions