Dewalt DXGN010WK Instruction Manual - Page 5

ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY GUIDELINES AND DEFINITIONS SAFETY EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM The exhaust emission control system for this generator complies with the standards set forth by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The respective engine manufacturers administer warranties for the exhaust emission system. Refer to the engine documentation for warranty information. This instruction manual contains information important for you to know and understand so that your generator may properly, safely, and effectively applied and operated. All operators, users and subsequent owners of this generator must read and understand all instructions before operating the generator. Save these instructions for future reference. To help you recognize information important to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS, we use the symbols below. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. RISK OF ASPHYXIATION DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR WITHIN AN ENCLOSED AREA. THE EXHAUST GASES OF THIS GENERATOR EMIT "DEADLY" CARBON MONOXIDE. EXPOSURE TO CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, HEADACHES, NAUSEA, SEVERE SICKNESS OR DEATH. Indicates and imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. SAFETY RULES SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER Certain States and Jurisdictions require that engine driven equipment be fitted with spark arresting mufflers. Depending on the generator model, spark-arresting mufflers may or may not be fitted. If spark-arresting mufflers are required for your location and the generator muffler is not spark arresting, contact your local dealer for instructions for a retrofit. SPARK ARRESTER If the product will be used around flammable materials, such as agricultural crops, forests, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester should be installed and is legally required in the State of California. The California statutes requiring a spark arrester are Sections 13005(b), 4442 and 4443. Spark Arresters are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances. An approved spark arrester is available from our product dealers, or may be ordered from DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286. 1-888-431-6871. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION OR SHOCK THIS GENERATOR SET PRODUCES ELECTRICAL CURRENT. THEREFORE, SAFETY GUIDELINES MUST BE FOLLOWED. IMPROPER USE OF THIS GENERATOR CAN RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION, INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE, SERVICE OR REPAIR THIS GENERATOR UNLESS FULLY QUALIFIED TO DO SO. THIS GENERATOR SET IS DESIGNED TO BE OPERATED IN DRY CONDITIONS AND FOR OUTDOOR AREAS ONLY. NEVER OPERATE THIS GENERATOR INDOORS. NEVER OPERATE THIS GENERATOR IN RAIN, SNOW, SLEET OR GENERALLY WET CONDITIONS. DAMAGE TO THE GENERATOR, BODILY INJURY, OR DEATH COULD RESULT FROM ELECTROCUTION. IF THIS GENERATOR IS CONNECTED TO A BUILDING, HOME, BUSINESS, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NORMALLY FED BY UTILITY POWER, STEPS MUST BE TAKEN TO INSURE THE GENERATOR OUTPUT AND THE UTILITY POWER ARE POSITIVELY ISOLATED. THIS IS TYPICALLY ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE USE OF A PROPERLY INSTALLED TRANSFER SWITCH. FAILURE TO ISOLATE THE UTILITY AND GENERATOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WILL RESULT IN GENERATOR DAMAGE AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO UTILITY WORKERS DUE TO THE BACKFEED OF ELECTRICITY. English 5 0068660