Safety Precautions
The following section contains general safety precautions
and guidelines that must be obeyed to reduce risk to
personal safety. Special safety precautions are listed in
specific procedures. Read and understand all of the safety
precautions before operating or performing repairs or
maintenance.
DANGER
Electrocution Hazard
•
Always obey the rules or instructions for your work
site and state, province and national electric codes.
•
High voltage is present when engine is running.
Never attempt to service electrical components while
engine is running.
•
Do not operate the unit if the insulation on the
electrical cord or other electrical wiring is cut or
worn or if bare wires are exposed. Repair or replace
damaged wiring before starting the engine.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
•
Never permit anyone to install or operate the
equipment without proper training.
•
Read and understand this Operator's Manual, the
Engine Operator's Manual, and any other component
manuals before operating or servicing the equipment
to make sure that safe operating practices and
maintenance procedures are followed.
•
Safety signs and decals are additional reminders for
safe operating and maintenance techniques.
WARNING
Fall Hazard
•
Never carry riders on the equipment.
WARNING
Modification Hazard
•
Never modify the equipment without written consent
of the manufacturer. Any modification could affect the
safe operation of the equipment.
WARNING
Exposure Hazard
•
Always wear personal protective equipment, including
appropriate clothing, gloves, work shoes, and eye
and hearing protection, as required by the task at
hand.
WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Batteries give off explosive gases during recharging.
Sparks could cause explosions, resulting in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Batteries contain acid, which is extremely caustic.
Contact with battery contents could cause severe
chemical burns.
WARNING
Shock Hazard
Batteries present a risk of electric shock and high short
circuit current.
•
Always disconnect the negative (-) battery cable
before servicing equipment.
•
DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire. Recycle battery.
•
DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or
lit cigarette during and for several minutes after
charging a battery.
•
DO NOT open or mutilate battery.
•
DO NOT charge a frozen battery. Always slowly warm
the battery to room temperature before charging.
•
Wear protective gloves, rubber apron, rubber boots
and rubber gloves.
•
Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
•
Use tools having insulated handles.
WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
•
Diesel fuel is flammable and explosive under certain
conditions.
•
Never use a shop rag to catch fuel.
•
Wipe up all spills immediately.
•
Never refuel with the engine running.
•
Store any containers containing fuel in a well
ventilated area, away from any combustibles or
sources of ignition.
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