Multiquip WHISPERWATT SERIES DCA-20SPX - Manual (Page 10)

PAGE 10 — DCA-20SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (04/14/10)
DCA-20SPX — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the
DCA-20SPX Whisperwatt™ AC Generator.
General Safety:
■ DO NOT operate or service this
equipment before reading this entire
manual.
The operator MUST BE familiar with proper safety
precautions and operations techniques before using
generator.
■ This equipment should not be operated by persons under
18 years of age.
■ NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective
clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other
protective devices required by the job.
■ NEVER operate this equipment when not
feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking
medicine.
■ NEVER operate this equipment under the influence or
drugs or alcohol.
Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to
serious injury or even DEATH! This equipment is to be
operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This
equipment is for industrial use only.
DANGER - READ THIS MANUAL!
■ ALWAYS wear proper respiratory (mask),
hearing and eye protection equipment when
operating the generator.
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■ Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any
accident due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized
equipment modification will void all warranties.
■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage
to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
■ The engine section of this generators requires an adequate
free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the generator in
any enclosed or narrow area where free flow of the air is
restricted. If the air flow is restricted it will cause serious
damage to the generators
or engine and may cause
injury to people.
Remember the generator's
engine gives off
DEADLY
carbon monoxide gas.
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust
manifold, muffler or cylinder.
Allow these parts to cool before
servicing engine or generators.
■ ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks
and open flames.
■ ALWAYS use extreme caution when
working with flammable liquids. When
refueling, stop the engine and allow it to
cool. DO NOT
smoke around or near the
machine. Fire or explosion could result
from fuel vapors, or if fuel is spilled on a
hot engine.
■ NEVER operate the generator in an
explosive atmosphere or near
combustible materials. An explosion or
fire could result causing severe
bodily
harm or even death.
■ NEVER disconnect any "emergency or safety devices".
These devices are intended for operator safety. Disconnection
of these devices can cause severe injury, bodily harm or even
death! Disconnection of any of these devices will void all
warranties.
DANGEROUS
GAS FUMES
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