Yanmar YDG Series, Operation Manual

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SAFETY
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YDG Operation Manual
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
There is no substitute for common sense and
careful practices. Improper practices or
carelessness can cause burns, cuts, mutilation,
asphyxiation, other bodily injury or death. This
information contains general safety precautions
and guidelines that must be followed to reduce risk
to personal safety. Special safety precautions are
listed in specific procedures. Read and understand
all of the safety precautions before operation or
performing repairs or maintenance.
DANGER
Be assured no children or animals are in the
surrounding zone of generator set during
operation and handling.
DANGER
• Never permit anyone to install or
operate the generator set without
proper training.
• Read and understand this Operation Manual
before you operate or service the generator
set to ensure that you follow safe operating
practices and maintenance procedures.
• Safety signs and decals are additional
reminders for safe operating and
maintenance techniques.
• See your authorized YANMAR dealer or
distributor for additional training.
Exhaust Hazard
•Never operate the generator in
an enclosed area. Operating a
generator indoors can kill you in
minutes. Generator exhaust
contains carbon monoxide. This
is a poison you cannot see or
smell. Only operate the generator
outside and far away from
windows, doors and vents.
DANGER
Explosion Hazard
• Always place the diesel fuel
container on the ground when
transferring the diesel fuel from
the pump to the container. Hold
the hose nozzle firmly against the
side of the container while filling
it. This prevents static electricity
buildup which could cause sparks
and ignite fuel vapors.
• Diesel fuel is flammable and explosive under
certain conditions. Always store any
containers containing fuel in a well-ventilated
area, away from any combustibles or sources
of ignition. Wipe up all spills immediately and
never use a shop rag to catch spilled fuel.
• Before you operate the engine, check for fuel
leaks.
• Avoid serious personal injury. Never
jump-start the engine. Sparks caused by
shorting the battery to the starter terminals
may cause a fire or explosion. Only use the
key switch to start the engine.
• Avoid serious personal injury or equipment
damage. While the engine is running or the
battery is charging, hydrogen gas is being
produced and can be easily ignited. Always
keep the area around the battery
well-ventilated and keep sparks, open flames
and any other form of ignition out of the area.
• Never place diesel fuel, flammable material
such as oil, hay or dried grass or chemical
gases or fumes close to the engine during
engine operation or shortly after shut down.
• Never use metal pipe that carries combustible
materials or gases to ground the generator.
• Never operate the generator in explosion risk
ambients