Safety Symbols And Meanings; Exhaust Hazards - Generac G0069180 El Manual Del Propietario

Introduction and Safety

Safety Symbols and Meanings

DANGER
Asphyxiation. Running engines produce
carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless,
poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrocution. Water contact with a power
source, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Hearing Loss. Hearing protection is
recommended when using this machine.
Failure to wear hearing protection could
result in permanant hearing loss.
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could
result in severe burns or fire.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Verify machine has properly
cooled before installing cover and storing
machine. Hot surfaces could result in fire.
WARNING
Moving Parts. Keep clothing, hair, and
appendages away from moving parts. Failure
to do so could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of Falling. Use of machine creates wet
areas and trip hazards. Be aware of work area
conditions. A fall could result in death
or serious injury.
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Vision Loss. Eye protection is required to avoid
spray from spark plug hole when cranking engine.
Failure to do so could result in vision loss.
(000110)

Exhaust Hazards

• The water pump MUST be operated
outdoors.
(000107)
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after
the water pump has been running, move to
fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a doctor, as
you
poisoning.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined
area through windows, doors, ventilation
(000108)
intakes, or other openings. Warn any
occupants inside about the symptoms of
carbon monoxide so they know to move to
fresh air if they begin to feel ill.
• The use of a carbon monoxide detector
inside any occupied premises between the
water
(000109)
recommended.
• If operating the water pump in a trench or
pit, do not enter the area while the engine is
running. Carbon monoxide will accumulate
in enclosed areas.
• Use a respirator or mask whenever there is
(000111)
a chance that harmful gas or vapors might
be inhaled.
• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and
ventilating air is critical to correct water
pump operation. Do not alter the installation
or
(000112)
ventilation provisions, as this can seriously
affect safe operation of the water pump.
WARNING
Risk of Falling. Do not use this machine or
any components on elevated surfaces.
Doing so can result in a fall, serious injury,
or death.
WARNING
Recoil Hazard. Recoil could retract unexpectedly
if water pressure is not properly relieved from
pump, creating kickback. Kickback could result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Moving Parts. Do not wear jewelry when
starting or operating this product. Wearing
jewelry while starting or operating this product
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
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pump and the
permit even partial
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