DeWalt DG3000 Instruction Manual page 5

ADANGER:
RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING
WHATCAN HAPPEN
• Oil and fuel can leak or spill and could result
in fire or breathing hazard; serious injury
or death can result. Oil leaks will damage
carpet, paint or other surfaces in vehicles or
trailers.
HOWTO PREVENT IT
• Never transport generator with fuel in
the fuel system, fuel valve open or while
generator is in operation.
• Always place generator on a protective
mat when transporting to protect against
damage to vehicle from leaks. Remove
generator from vehicle immediately upon
arrival at your destination. Always keep
generator level and never lie on its side.
• Transport fuel only in an OSHA approved
container.
AWARNING: RISK OF HOT SURFACES
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOWTO PREVENT IT
Touching exposed metal (muffler and 0ther Never touch any exposed meta! paits
engine parts) can result in serious burns: on generator during or immediately after
0perati0n, The generatorwi!! remain hot
for several minutes after operation.
* Do n0t reach around protective Shrouds 0r
................................................ attempt maintenance until generator has
been allowed to cool.
_'kWARNING: RISK FROM MOVING PARTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOWTO PREVENT IT
• The engine can start accidentally if the • Always disconnect the spark plug before
flywheel is turned by hand or moved by performing maintenance.
pulling on the pull starter•
,, Moving paits Such as the pulley, flywheel Never operate the generator Withguards or
and belt CanCause serious njury if they covers Which are damaged or removed:
COme nto contact wth you or your cloth ng , Kee ourhair, clothin and Iovesawa
• py g g Y
from moving Part& Loose clothes, jewe!ry
or !ong hair Can be caught in moving parts.
Air vents may Cover moving partS and
should be avoided as well.
• Attempting to operate generator with
damaged or missing parts or attempting to
repair generator with protective shrouds
removed can expose you to moving parts
and can result in serious injury.
• Any repairs required on this product should
be performed by a DEWALT factory service
center or a DEWALT authorized service
center.
A WARNING: RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOWTO PREVENTIT
- Unsafe operation of your generator could
lead to serious injury or death to you or
others.
• Review and understand all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
- Become familiar with the operation and
controls of the generator. Know how to
shut it off quickly.
• Keep ope rating area clear of all persons.
pets and obstacles.
- Keep children away from the generator at
all times.
,, Do not operate the generator when
fatigued or under the influence of alcohol
or drugs. Stay alert at all times.
• Never defeat the safety features of this
product.
,, Equip area of operation with a fire
extinguisher.
- Do not operate generator with missing,
broken or unauthorized parts.
,, Never stand on the generator.
• Any gasoline operated household • Always use a U.L listed voltage sensitive
generator can produce voltage variations surge protector to connect voltage
causing damage to voltage sensitive sensitive appliances (TV, computer, stereo.
appliances or could result in fire. etc.). Failure to use a U.L listed voltage
surge protector will void the warranty
on your generator. NOTICE: A multiple
outlet strip is not a surge protector. Make
sure you use an U.L. listed voltage surge
protector
DG4400B, DG6300B and DGT000B
Raising or suspending generators ,, Always use proper connecting procedures
equipped with lifting hooks improperly could as described in this manual when
cause generator to fall causing serious connecting cables, chains or straps for
injury or death to you or others, raising or suspending generators equipped
with lifting hook.
• Improper raising or suspending of ,, Always use cables, chains or straps rated
generator can cause damage to the at 2000 Ibs working load or more to raise
generator, or suspend generator.
,, Generator wi!l not operate proPerly while ,, Never oPerate generat0i while suspended
suspended and will cause damage to the or in an unlevel position. Always operate
generator and could cause serious injury generate on a flat, level surfacel
death to you or others.