Multiquip MQPower Whisperwatt Series DCA-300SSK - Manual (Page 12)

PAGE 12 — DCA-300SSK SERIES — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD) — REV. #4 (03/27/06)
DCA-400SSVU — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Battery Safety
Use the following guidelines when handling the battery:
■ The battery contains acids that can
cause injury to the eyes and skin. To
avoid eye irritation,
always wear safety
glasses.
■ Use well insulated gloves when picking up the battery.
Maintenance Safety
■ The electrical voltage required to operate the generator
can cause severe injury or even death through physical
contact with live circuits.
Turn all circuit breakers OFF
before performing maintenance on the generator.
■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a
running machine.
■ ALWAYS disconnect the NEGATIVE battery terminal
before performing service on the generator.
■ Follow all Battery Safety Guidelines listed in this manual
when handleing or servicing the generator.
■ ALWAYS allow the machine a proper amount of time to
cool before servicing.
■ Keep the machinery in proper running condition.
■ Fix damage to the machine immediately and always
replace broken parts.
■ ALWAYS service air cleaner frequently to prevent engine
malfunction.
To prevent burns, DO NOT touch or open any of the below
mentioned components while the engine is
running or immediately after operations.
Always allow sufficient time for the engine
and generator to cool before performing
maintenance.
■ Radiator Cap - Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot will result in high pressurized, boiling water
to gush out of the radiator, causing severe scalding to
any persons in the general area of the generator.
■ Coolant Drain Plug - Removing the coolant drain plug
while the engine is hot will result in hot coolant gushing
out of the coolant drain plug, therefore causing severe
scalding to any persons in the general area of the
generator.
■ Engine Oil Drain Plug - Removing the engine oil drain
plug while the engine is hot will result in hot oil gushing
out of the oil drain plug, therefore causing severe
scalding to any persons in the general area of the
generator.
WARNING - BURN HAZARDS
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ALWAYS keep the battery charged. If the battery is not
charged a buildup of combustible gas will occur.
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ALWAYS keep battery charging and cables in good
working condition. Repair or replace all worn cables.
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ALWAYS recharge the battery in an vented air
environment, to avoid risk of a dangerous concentration
of combustible gases.
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ In case the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid) comes in
contact with clothing or skin, rinse skin or clothing
immediately with plenty of water.
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ In case the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid) comes in
contact with your EYES, rinse eyes immediately with
plenty of water and contact the nearest doctor or hospital
to seek medical attention.
The risk of an explosion exists when performing service
on the battery. To avoid
severe injury or DEATH:
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ DO NOT drop the battery. There
is the possibility of risk that the
battery may explode.
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ DO NOT expose the battery to
open flames, sparks, cigarettes
etc. The battery contains combustible gases and liquids.
If these gases and liquids come in contact with a flame
or spark, an explosion could occur.
DANGER - EXPLOSION HAZARDS