TP-5648 8/93 Safety Precautions and Instructions iii
Safety Precautions and Instructions
A generator set, like any other electro-mechanical
device, can pose potential dangers to life and limb if
improperly maintained or imprudently operated. The
best way to prevent accidents is to be aware of the
potential dangers and to always use good common
sense. In the interest of safety, some general
precautions relating the to operating of a generator set
follow. Keep these in mind. This manual contains
several typesofsafety precautions which are explained
below.
DANGER
Dangeris used toindicate the presenceof a hazardthat
will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage if the warning is ignored.
WARNING
Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard
that can cause severe personal injury, death, or
substantial property damage if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
Cautionisusedtoindicatethepresenceofahazardthat
will or can cause minor personal injury or property
damage if the warning is ignored.
NOTE
Noteisusedtonotifypeopleofinstallation, operation, or
maintenance information that is important but not
hazard-related.
Safety decals are affixed to the generator set in
prominent places to advise the operator or service
technician of potentially hazardous situations. The
decals are reproduced here to improve operator
recognition and thereby increase decal effectiveness.
Fora further explanation ofdecalinformation,reference
theaccompanyingsafetyprecautions. Beforeoperating
or servicing the generator set, be sure the message of
thesedecals are understood. Replace decals ifmissing
or damaged.