Shindaiwa DG15BMK, Owner'S And Operator'S Manual

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Provide at least 1 meter (3 feet) of distance between the equipment and walls and other
obstacles, and operate the equipment on a flat surface.
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Allow the equipment to cool before covering with protective covers and similar items.
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Do not ground wiring of earth leakage circuit breakers of the equipment to piping that
contains flammable material.
Warning: Injuries
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Do not operate the equipment with any doors or covers open, and always lock them.
There is a danger of hair, body parts and other items being caught up in moving parts
such as cooling fans and belts.
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Do not modify the equipment and do not operate with parts removed.
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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.
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Do not lift up by positioning handle. Doing so could cause the generator to fall.
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No persons should ever be under a lifted generator.
Warning: Explosion
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Do not operate the equipment or recharge the battery when the battery fluid level is
below the lower level.
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Do not generate any sparks near the battery and do not allow any fire or other open
flames near the equipment because the battery generates ignitable gas.
Warning: Electromagnetic Interference
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Persons using a heart pacemaker are not allowed near the Generator work area while
the Generator is in operation without the permission of a doctor. The welder generates a
magnetic field while energized that can negatively affect pacemaker operation.
Caution: Electric Shock
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Do not come in contact with the output terminals while this equipment is in operation.
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Turn the main circuit breaker to off and stop the engine before servicing.
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Do not connect the AC output to indoor wiring.
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Do not splash water onto the equipment or operate it in the rain.
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If wearing gloves, be sure to always wear gloves with dry insulation properties.
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Do not wear gloves that are damaged or wet.
Caution: Burns
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The engine, muffler and similar parts and surrounding components are extremely hot
during operation and immediately after stopping the equipment. Never touch hot parts.
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Never open the radiator cap during operation or immediately after stopping the
equipment. Hot coolant and steam will spurt out.
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Always be sure to stop the engine and leave the engine to cool down before performing
any inspection/maintenance such as inspection of engine oil or fuel filter. Opening the oil
level gauge or oil filler during operation will result in hot oil spurting out.
Caution: Injuries to Eyes and Skin
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Use protective gear, such as rubber gloves, when inspecting or replacing the Battery acid,
Diesel fuel and/or Engine oil. Be sure that fluid does not contact eyes, or on skin or
clothing.