Multiquip WHISPERWATTTM GENERATOR DCA-15SPX3 - Manual (Page 6)

PAGE 6 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold,
muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool
before servicing engine or generator.
■ The engine of 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 or engine and may
cause injury to people.
Remember the generator
engine gives off DEADLY
carbon monoxide gas.
■ High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before adding
fuel or performing service and maintenance functions. Contact
with
hot components can cause serious burns.
CAUTION:
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.
The following safety guidelines should always be used when
operating the DCA-15SPX3 portable generator:
GENERAL SAFETY
■ DO NOT operate or service this equipment before
reading this entire manual.
■ 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.
■ NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not
recommended by MQ Power for this equipment. Damage to
the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
■ Manufacture does not assume responsibility for any accident
due to equipment modifications.
■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and
safety decals when they become difficult read.
■ Always check the machine for loosened threads or bolts before
starting.
CAUTION:
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.
■ Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.
Always refuel in a well-ventilated area, away
from sparks and open flames.