Multiquip MQ Power Whisperweld DC Welder/AC Generator SGW-250SS - Manual (Page 7)

SGW-250SS DC WELDER/AC GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (08/08/01) — PAGE 7
CAUTION:
This generator is a source of providing
LETHAL high voltages. Never permit
unqualified personnel-especially children to
operate the generator.
■
Always refuel in a well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and open flames.
■ This generator is equipped with a
ground terminal ground terminal ground terminal ground terminal ground terminal for your
protection. Always complete the grounding path from the
generator to an external grounding source.
■ NEVER operate this generator, or handle any electrical
equipment while standing in w w w w water ater ater ater ater, while bare f , while bare f , while bare f , while bare f , while bare foot, while oot, while oot, while oot, while oot, while
hands are wet, or in the rain. hands are wet, or in the rain. hands are wet, or in the rain. hands are wet, or in the rain. hands are wet, or in the rain. Dangerous electrical shock
could occur causing severe bodily harm or even death.
■ Keep electrical cords in good condition. Worn, bare or frayed
wiring can cause electrical shock, thus causing bodily harm
or even death.
■ This generator 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 generator and
may cause injury to people.
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder.
Allow these parts to cool before servicing generator.
■ Provide adequate ventilation when operating the generator.
DO NOT operate the generator in any enclosed or narrow
space. The gasoline engine that provides power to the
generator gives off DEADLY monoxide gas.
■ Always make sure the welder/ generator is secure on level
ground so that it cannot slide or shift around, endangering
workers. Also keep the immediate area free of bystanders.
■ High Temperatures – Allow the machine and engine to cool
before adding fuel or performing service and maintenance
functions. Contact with
hot components can cause serious
burns.
CAUTION:
Emergencies
Always know the location of the nearest fire fire fire fire fire
extinguisher extinguisher extinguisher extinguisher extinguisher and first aid kit first aid kit first aid kit first aid kit first aid kit . Know the
location of the nearest telephone. Also know
the phone numbers of the nearest
ambulance ambulance ambulance ambulance ambulance ,
doctor doctor doctor doctor doctor and fire department fire department fire department fire department fire department .
Maintenance Safety
■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a running
machine.
■ 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.
■ Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of
potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, coolant, fuel
and fuel filters.
■ DO NOT use plastic containers to dispose of hazardous
waste.
■ DO NOT pour waste, oil, coolant, or fuel directly onto the
ground, down a drain or into any water source.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION