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OPM-136/D
SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This engine generator set has been designed and
manufactured to allow safe, reliable performance. Poor
maintenance, improper or careless use can result in
potentially deadly hazards; from electrical shock, or fire.
Please read all safety instructions carefully before installation
or use. Keep these instructions handy for future reference.
Take special note and follow all warnings on the unit labels
and in the manuals.
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING: This product contains crude oil,
gasoline, diesel fuel and other petroleum
products, Antifreeze to which can expose you
to chemicals including toluene and benzene,
Ethylene glycol (ingested) which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm and developmental issues.
For more information go to www.P65Warning.ca.gov.
DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK
The output voltage present in this equipment can cause
fatal electric shock. This equipment must be operated by a
responsible person.
A. Do not allow anyone to operate the generator
without proper instruction.
B. Guard against electric shock.
C. Avoid contact with live terminals or receptacles.
D. Use extreme care if operating this unit in rain or
snow.
E. Use only three-pronged grounded receptacles
and extension cords.
F. Be sure the unit is properly grounded for your
application.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD
Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know its proper use.
Fire extinguishers rated ABC by NFPA are appropriate.
CAUTION: NOISE HAZARD
Excessive noise is not only tiring, but continual exposure
can lead to loss of hearing.
A. Use hearing protection when working around
this equipment for long periods of time.
B. Keep your neighbors in mind when using this
equipment.
CAUTION
Keep the generator and surrounding area clean.
A. Remove all grease, ice, snow or materials that
create slippery conditions around the unit.
B. Remove any rags or other materials that could
create a potential fire hazard.
C. Carefully clean up any gas or oil spills before
starting
the
unit.
CAUTION
All service, including the installation or replacement of
service parts, should be performed only by a qualified
technician.
A. Use only factory approved repair parts.
B. Do not work on this equipment when fatigued.
C. Never remove the protective guards, covers, or
receptacle panels while the engine is running.
D. Use extreme caution when working on electrical
components. High output voltage from this
equipment can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING
Installing a PTO generator is not a “do-it-yourself” project.
Consult a qualified, licensed electrician or contractor. The
installation must comply with all national, state, and local
codes.
A. Never operate the PTO drive generator without
having it properly mounted to a concrete base or
approved trailer.
B. Never connect the PTO generator to an existing
electrical system without installing an isolation
transfer switch.
C. Always insure the drive shaft is straight and level
before operating the generator.
WARNING
PTO drive shafts (tumbling bars) have many inherent
dangers, extreme caution must be exercised when using
them.
A. NEVER allow children around the drive shaft when it
is in operation.
B. Keep all safety guards and shields in place and
securely tightened.
C. Never operate a drive shaft that has been damaged
or had the safety shield removed.
D. Never step over a drive shaft while it is running.
E. Never wear a necktie, loose articles of clothing, or
anything else that can be caught in moving parts.
F. Never try to stop drive shaft with your hand or your
foot.
