Safety
Information
1.5 Service Safety
GPi 3200 I 4300
Personal
Protective
Equipment
(PPE)
Prerequisites
Ground
connection
Personal
injury
avoidance
Service safety
WARNING
A poorly maintained machine can be a personal injury hazard .
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Follow the Periodic Maintenance schedule
in
this Operator's Manual.
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Repair or replace any damaged or defective components immediately.
Wear the
following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while servicing or
maintaining this machine:
• Close-fitting work clothes that do not hinder movement
• Safety glasses with side shields
•
Hearing protection
• Safety-toed footwear
In addition, before servicing or maintaining the machine:
• Tie back long hair.
• Remove all jewelry (including rings).
Before servicing this machine:
• Stop the engine.
• If the engine has an electric starter, disconnect the negative terminal on the
battery.
• Attach a "DO NOT START" sign to the machine. This will notify everyone that
the machine is being serviced and
will reduce the chance
of
someone
inadvertently trying to start the machine.
• The generator must be connected to a good earthen ground for proper
operating safety!
• Ground the generator
in
accordance with the standards defined
in
national,
state, and
local regulations.
• Let the engine and muffler cool before transporting or servicing the machine.
• Do not service the machine if your clothing or skin is wet.
• Do not allow untrained personnel to service this machine. Only trained electrical
technicians should be allowed to service the electrical components
of
this
machine.
• Do not modify the machine without the express written approval
of
the
manufacturer.
• Do not allow water to accumulate around the base of the machine. If water is
present, move the machine and allow the machine to dry before servicing.
W~CKEil
NEUSON
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