Baldor BALDOR GENERATOR Portable Generator User Manual


 
6.
Use extreme caution near fuel. A constant danger of explosion or fire exists.
Do
not fill the fuel tank while the engine
is
running.
Do
not smoke or use open flame near the fuel
tank. Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. If spilt, wipe
it
and let dry before starting the engine.
4
Do
not place inflammable materials near the generator.
Be careful not to put fuel, matches, gunpowder, oily cloth, straw, and any other inflammables near the
generator.
Do
not operate
the
generator in a room,cave or
tunnel.
Always operate
in
a well-ventilated area.
Otherwise the engine may overheat and also, the poisonous carbon monoxide contained
in
the exhaust
gases will endanger human lives. Keep the generator at least
1
m
(4
feet) away from structures or
facilities during use.
Operate
the
generator
on
a level surface.
If the generator
is
tilted or moved during use, there
is
a danger of fuel spillage and
a
chance that the
generator may tip over.
Do
not operate with wet hands or in the rain.
Severe electric shock may occur. If the generator
is
wet by rain
or
snow, wipe
it
and thoroughly dry it
before starting.
Don’t pour water over the generator directly nor wash
it
with water.
If
the generator is wet with water, the insulations will be adversely affected and may cause current
leakage and electric shock.
4
Do
not connect
the
generator to the commercial power lines.
This may cause a short-circuit or damage to the generator.
Never connect the generator to the existing house wiring.
If
connected, the generator will burn out
when the commercial power source is recovered.
Don’t operate the generator with its cover removed.
The operator may be injured or suffer electric shock.
CAUTION; If the circuit breaker tripped
off
as a result
of
using an electrical appliance, the cause
can be an overload or a short-circuit.
In
such a case, stop operation immediately and carefully check the electrical
appliance and plugs for faulty wiring.
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