Dewalt DXGN4500 Instruction Manual - Page 7
Lifting Hook Assembly, Raising Or Suspending Generator - batteries
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RISK OF BODILY INJURY LIFTING HOOK ASSEMBLY KEEP HANDS, BODY PARTS, HAIR AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM THE "HOT" PARTS OF THE GENERATOR SET DURING AND AFTER OPERATION. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND THE GENERATOR IN GENERAL, CAN REMAIN VERY HOT EVEN AFTER BEING SHUT DOWN. Attach the lifting hook (A) to the carrier with 3/8 x 2.00" bolts (B) and 3/8 nyloc nuts (C) as shown in the illustration. Tighten the bolts firmly. DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE-GOVERNED SPEED. THE GENERATOR OPERATES AT A NOMINAL SPEED OF 3600 RPM. INCREASES IN SPEED OVER THE 3600 RPM NOMINAL WILL INCREASE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY DUE TO ROTATIONAL STRESSES ON THE ROTATING MEMBERS. OPERATION OF THE GENERATOR AT SPEEDS BELOW THE NOMINAL 3600 RPM COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE GENERATOR OR DRIVEN APPARATUS DUE TO LOW VOLTAGE OUTPUT. BATTERY SAFETY STORAGE BATTERIES PRODUCE AND RELEASE EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS WHEN CHARGING. THE SLIGHTEST SPARK, FLAME OR BURNING ASH CAN IGNITE THESE GASES CAUSING A SERIOUS EXPLOSION THAT COULD RESULT IN BLINDNESS OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURIES. WEAR EYE PROTECTION, RUBBER APRON AND RUBBER GLOVES WHEN WORKING AROUND A BATTERY OR PERFORMING BATTERY SERVICE. BATTERY FLUID IS AN EXTREMELY CAUSTIC SULFURIC ACID, WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE FROM THE BATTERY BEFORE PERFORMING BATTERY SERVICE OR BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ELECTRICAL SERVICE ON THE GENERATOR OR ENGINE. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INSPECT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM REGULARLY TO ENSURE IT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. LEAKY EXHAUST SYSTEMS WILL INCREASE NOISE LEVELS. DIRECT THE "LOUD" SIDES OF THE GENERATOR INTO OPEN SPACES AVOIDING REVERBERATION FROM WALLS OR BUILDINGS THUS AMPLIFYING THE SOUND. NOTICE: NEVER DRAIN OR DISPOSE OF ENGINE OIL INTO THE GROUND OR DOMESTIC WASTE WATER SYSTEMS. RAISING OR SUSPENDING GENERATOR Failure to properly connect lifting cables, chains or straps can cause property damage, serious injury or death, and void the manufacturer's warranty. Always use cables, chains or straps rated at 2000 lbs. working load or more to raise or suspend generator. Never operate generator while suspended. This could cause property damage, serious injury or death. DO NOT suspend objects other than generator from lifting hook. Make sure all fasteners in frame and lifting hook are tight. Route cable, chain or strap through lifting hook (A) as shown. ALWAYS use lifting hook when raising or suspending generator. NOTICE: Make sure the generator is in a level position before raising or suspending to prevent damage. English 7 0068660