Multiquip MQ Multiquip MQPower 60Hz Generator DCA10SPX3 - Manual (Page 6)

PAGE 6 — DCA-10SPX3 A.C. GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (01/17/11)
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. 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: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: 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-10SPX3 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: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: 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.