Important Safety Information; Meanings Of Signal Words; Safety; Important Safety Instructions For Using Generators - Hitachi E100 Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating instructions in the
Instruction Manual before operating or maintaining this generator.
Most accidents that result from generator operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to
observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a
potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the ''SAFETY'' section of this Instruction Manual and in the
sections, which contain the operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by
WARNINGS on the generator and in this Instruction Manual.
NEVER use this generator in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI.

MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS

WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury, or may cause machine damage.
NOTE
emphasizes essential information.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING GENERATORS

READ ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS GENERATOR:
WARNING
: Read and understand all instructions. Familiarity and proper training are required
for the safe operation of generators. A generator operated improperly or by
untrained personnel can be dangerous. Become familiar with all of the generator's
controls, output receptacles and connections. Know how to stop generator in case
of emergency. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electrical
shock, property damage, and/or serious personal injury or death. Do not operate
the generator unless it is fully assembled.
WARNING
: CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARDS
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas.
Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.
If you run the generator in an area that is confined, or even partially enclosed the
air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of exhaust gas. To keep exhaust
from building up, provide adequate ventilation. Do not operate the generator in a
room, cave, or tunnel unless professionally installed exhaust hoses are used.

SAFETY

English
3