Operator Safety; Equipment Description; Important Safety Information - Mosa GE 2000 BI Manual De Uso

operator safety

equipment description

read this manual carefully and become familiar with your generator.
know its applications, its limitations and any hazards involved.
The generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, alternating and direct current (AC
& DC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible
electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads. The generator's revolving field is
driven at about 4,500 rpm (with POWERSMART mode switch off) by a single-cylinder
engine.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is both
accurate and current. However, the manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter
or otherwise improve the generator and this documentation at any time without prior
notice.

important safety information

The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible circumstance that might
involve a hazard. The warnings in this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the
unit are, therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work method or operating
technique that the manufacturer does not specifically recommend, you must satisfy
yourself that it is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that the procedure,
work method or operating technique that you choose does not render the generator
unsafe.
safety symbols and Meanings
Toxic Fumes Kickback
Fire Explosion
Moving Parts Flying Objects
Explosive Pressure
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard. A signal word
(DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to designate a
degree or level of hazard seriousness. A safety symbol may be used to represent the
type of hazard. The signal word NOTICE is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
danger indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
warning indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
caution indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE address practices not related to personal injury.
Electrical Shock
Operator's Manual
Hot Surface
Chemical Burn
warning Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide could result in death, serious injury, headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea or fainting.
• Operate this product ONLY outdoors.
• Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near the bedrooms.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors,
ventilation intakes, or other openings.
• DO NOT operate this product inside any building, carport, porch, mobile
equipment, marine applications, or enclosure, even if windows and doors are open.
warning Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can let go which could cause broken
bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly
to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on.
warning Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas during
recharging. Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a long time
after battery has been charged. Slightest spark could ignite
hydrogen causing explosion resulting in death, serious injury
and/or property damage.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely caustic. Contact with battery
fluid could cause chemical burns resulting in serious injury and/or property damage.
• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette during and for several
minutes after charging a battery.
• Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
• DO NOT continue to charge a battery that becomes hot or is fully charged.
• DO NOT leave battery unattended.
warning Generator voltage could cause electrical shock or burn resulting
in death or serious injury.
• Use approved transfer equipment to prevent backfeed by isolating generator from
electric utility workers.
• When using generator for backup power, notify utility company.
• DO NOT connect generator to a building's electrical system.
• Use a residual-current device (RCD) in any damp or highly conductive area, such
as metal decking or steel work.
• DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
• DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn, frayed, bare or
otherwise damaged.
• DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet weather.
• DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing in water, while
barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or service generator.
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