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l Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a stationary
support or cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.
l Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.
l Never drape a welding torch over a gas cylinder.
l Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
l Never weld on a pressurized cylinder—explosion will result.
l Use only correct compressed gas cylinders, regulators, hoses,
and fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them
and associated parts in good condition.
l Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve. Do
not stand in front of or behind the regulator when opening the
valve.
l Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in
use or connected for use.
l Use the proper equipment, correct procedures, and sufficient
number of persons to lift, move, and transport cylinders.
l Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders, asso-
ciated equipment, and Compressed Gas Association (CGA) publi-
cation P-1 listed in Safety Standards.
1-3. Engine Hazards
BATTERY EXPLOSION can injure.
l Always wear a face shield, rubber gloves, and pro-
tective clothing when working on a battery.
l Stop engine before disconnecting or connecting
battery cables, battery charging cables (if applica-
ble), or servicing battery.
l Do not allow tools to cause sparks when working on a battery.
l Do not use welder to charge batteries or jump start vehicles unless
the unit has a battery charging feature designed for this purpose.
l Observe correct polarity (+ and -) on batteries.
l Disconnect negative (-) cable first and connect it last.
l Keep sparks, flames, cigarettes, and other ignition sources away
from batteries. Batteries produce explosive gases during normal
operation and when being charged.
l Follow battery manufacturer’s instructions when working on or
near a battery. See Battery Service Manual (listed in Safety Stand-
ards) for additional information.
FUEL can cause fire or explosion.
ENGINE HEAT can cause fire.
l Stop engine and let it cool off before checking or
adding fuel.
l Do not add fuel while smoking or if unit is near any
sparks or open flames.
l Do not overfill tank — allow room for fuel to expand.
l Do not spill fuel. If fuel is spilled, clean up before starting engine.
l Dispose of rags in a fireproof container.
l Always keep nozzle in contact with tank when fueling.
l Do not locate unit on, over, or near combustible surfaces or
flammables.
l Keep exhaust and exhaust pipes way from flammables.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
l Keep away from moving parts such as fans, belts,
and rotors.
l Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards closed
and securely in place.
l Stop engine before installing or connecting unit.
l Have only qualified persons remove doors, panels, covers, or
guards for maintenance and troubleshooting as necessary.
l To prevent accidental starting during servicing, disconnect nega-
tive (-) battery cable from battery.
l Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and tools away from moving
parts.
l Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when servicing is fin-
ished and before starting engine.
l Before working on generator, remove spark plugs or injectors to
keep engine from kicking back or starting.
l Block flywheel so that it will not turn while working on generator
components.
EXHAUST SPARKS can injure.
l Do not let engine exhaust sparks cause fire.
l Use approved engine exhaust spark arrestor in re-
quired areas — see applicable codes.
HOT PARTS can burn.
l Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
l Allow cooling period before working on equipment.
l To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or wear
heavy, insulated welding gloves and clothing to
prevent burns.
STEAM AND HOT COOLANT can
burn.
l If possible, check coolant level when engine is cold
to avoid scalding.
l Always check coolant level at overflow tank, if
present on unit, instead of radiator (unless told otherwise in main-
tenance section or engine manual).
l If the engine is warm, checking is needed, and there is no overflow
tank, follow the next two statements.
l Wear safety glasses and gloves and put a rag over radiator cap.
l Turn cap slightly and let pressure escape slowly before completely
removing cap.
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL
YOU IN MINUTES.
l Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
l NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF
doors and windows are open.
l Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents.
BATTERY ACID can BURN SKIN and
EYES.
l Do not tip battery.
l Replace damaged battery.
l Flush eyes and skin immediately with water.
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