Generac GP1800 Manual De Propietario página 6

Safety Rules
Four commonly used safety symbols accompany the DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION blocks. The type of information each
indicates is as follows:

This symbol points out important safety
information that, if not followed, could
endanger personal safety and/or property of
others.


This symbol points out potential explosion
hazard.

This symbol points out potential fire hazard.

This symbol points out potential electrical
shock hazard.
GENERAL HAZARDS
• NEVER operate in an enclosed area, in a vehicle, or indoors EVEN
IF doors and windows are open.
• For safety reasons, the manufacturer recommends that the
maintenance of this equipment is carried out by an Authorized
Dealer. Inspect the generator regularly, and contact the nearest
Authorized Dealer for parts needing repair or replacement.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces and where it will not be
exposed to excessive moisture, dirt, dust or corrosive vapors.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from drive belts, fans, and
other moving parts. Never remove any fan guard or shield while
the unit is operating.
• Certain parts of the generator get extremely hot during operation.
Keep clear of the generator until it has cooled to avoid severe
burns.
• Do NOT operate generator in the rain.
• Do not alter the construction of the generator or change controls
which might create an unsafe operating condition.
• Never start or stop the unit with electrical loads connected to
receptacles AND with connected devices turned ON. Start the
engine and let it stabilize before connecting electrical loads.
Disconnect all electrical loads before shutting down the generator.
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• Do not insert objects through unit's cooling slots.
• When working on this equipment, remain alert at all times. Never
work on the equipment when physically or mentally fatigued.
• Never use the generator or any of its parts as a step. Stepping on
the unit can stress and break parts, and may result in dangerous
operating conditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil
leakage, etc.
This generator is equipped with a spark arrestor muffler. The
spark arrestor must be maintained in effective working order by
the owner/ operator. In the State of California, a spark arrestor is
required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands.
EXHAUST & LOCATION HAZARDS
• Never operate in an enclosed area or indoors! NEVER use in
the home, in a vehicle, or in partly enclosed areas such as
garages, EVEN IF doors and windows are open! ONLY use
outdoors and far from open windows, doors, vents, and in an
area that will not accumulate deadly exhaust.
• The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which you
cannot see or smell. This poisonous gas, if breathed in sufficient
concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or even death.
• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is critical
to correct generator operation. Do not alter the installation or
permit even partial blockage of ventilation provisions, as this can
seriously affect safe operation of the generator. The generator
MUST be operated outdoors.
• This exhaust system must be properly maintained. Do nothing that
might render the exhaust system unsafe or in noncompliance with
any local codes and/or standards.
• Always use a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm
indoors,installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been
running, move to fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a doctor, as you
could have carbon monoxide poisoning.
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