4. compressed air hazards, Steam and hot coolant can burn, Engine exhaust gases can kill – Miller Electric Big Blue 300 P User Manual
Page 7: Engine heat can cause fire, Exhaust sparks can cause fire, Compressed air can cause injury, Read instructions, Falling unit can cause injury, Overheating can damage motors, Flying sparks can cause injury
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STEAM AND HOT COOLANT can burn.
D If possible, check coolant level when engine is cold to
avoid scalding.
D Always check coolant level at overflow tank, if pres-
ent on unit, instead of radiator (unless told otherwise
in maintenance section or engine manual).
D If the engine is warm, checking is needed, and there is no overflow tank,
follow the next two statements.
D Wear safety glasses and gloves and put a rag over radiator cap.
D Turn cap slightly and let pressure escape slowly before completely re-
moving cap.
ENGINE EXHAUST GASES can kill.
D Use equipment outside in open, well-ventilated ar-
eas.
D If used in a closed area, vent engine exhaust outside
and away from any building air intakes.
BATTERY ACID can BURN SKIN and EYES.
D Do not tip battery.
D Replace damaged battery.
D Flush eyes and skin immediately with water.
ENGINE HEAT can cause fire.
D Do not locate unit on, over, or near combustible
surfaces or flammables.
D Keep exhaust and exhaust pipes way from flam-
mables.
EXHAUST SPARKS can cause fire.
D Do not let engine exhaust sparks cause fire.
D Use approved engine exhaust spark arrestor in re-
quired areas — see applicable codes.
1-4. Compressed Air Hazards
BREATHING COMPRESSED AIR can
cause serious injury or death.
D Do not use compressed air for breathing.
D Use only for cutting, gouging, and tools.
COMPRESSED AIR can cause injury.
D Wear approved safety goggles.
D Do not direct air stream toward self or others.
TRAPPED AIR PRESSURE AND WHIPPING
HOSES can cause injury.
D Release air pressure from tools and system before
servicing, adding or changing attachments, or open-
ing compressor oil drain or oil fill cap.
HOT METAL from air arc cutting and
gouging can cause fire or explosion.
D Do not cut or gouge near flammables.
D Watch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby.
HOT PARTS can cause burns and injury.
D Do not touch hot compressor or air system parts.
D Let system cool down before touching or servicing.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
D Read Owner’s Manual before using or servicing unit.
D Stop engine and release air pressure before
servicing.
D Use only genuine Miller/Hobart replacement parts.
1-5. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
FALLING UNIT can cause injury.
D Use lifting eye to lift unit and properly installed acces-
sories only. Do not exceed maximum lift eye weight
rating (see Specifications).
D Lift and support unit only with proper equipment and
correct procedures.
D If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are long
enough to extend beyond opposite side of unit.
OVERHEATING can damage motors.
D Turn off or unplug equipment before starting or stop-
ping engine.
D Do not let low voltage and frequency caused by low
engine speed damage electric motors.
D Do not connect 50 or 60 Hertz motors to the 100 Hertz receptacle where
applicable.
FLYING SPARKS can cause injury.
D Wear a face shield to protect eyes and face.
D Shape tungsten electrode only on grinder with proper
guards in a safe location wearing proper face, hand,
and body protection.
D Sparks can cause fires — keep flammables away.
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING.
D Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle.
D Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before starting
to weld again.
D Do not block or filter airflow to unit.
STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards.
D Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling
boards or parts.
D Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to store,
move, or ship PC boards.
TILTING OF TRAILER can cause injury.
D Use tongue jack or blocks to support weight.
D Properly install welding generator onto trailer accord-
ing to instructions supplied with trailer.