Baldor GLC10 Installation & Operating Manual

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1‐2 Product Safety Information MN2408This symbol is shown throughout the manual to indicate a connection to ground reference point.SymbolsIndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death.Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death.Precaution Statements Used In This ManualThere are three classifications of precautionary statements used in this manual. The most criticalis a WARNING statement, then the Caution statement and the least critical is the Notestatement. The usage of each statement is as follows:WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury ordeath.Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage toproperty.Note: Additional information that is not critical to the installation or operation.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important instructions for the generator thatshould be followed during installation, operation and maintenance of the generator and battery (batteries).For ease of reading, the Warning statements are divided into four categories: Operation, Burn, Installation,and Maintenance.OperationWARNING: Never operate this generator in a manner other than as described in this manual. Operationin any manner not described in this manual should be considered unsafe and should not beattempted. Never start the engine unless you have first verified that the installation andoperation of the generator are as described in this manual.WARNING: Be sure that you are completely familiar with the safe operation of this equipment. Thisequipment may be connected to other machines that have rotating parts or parts that arecontrolled by this equipment. Improper use can cause serious or fatal injury.WARNING: Exhaust fumes/gases are extremely dangerous and can cause severe illness or death. Neverbreath exhaust fumes produced by a running engine. Only run the engine outdoors whereventilation is plentiful. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless andextremely dangerous gas that can cause unconsciousness or death. Symptoms of carbonmonoxide poisoning include: dizziness, nausea, headaches, sleepiness, vomiting orincoherence. If you or anyone else experiences these symptoms, get out into fresh airimmediately. Stop the engine and do not restart the engine until it has been inspected and ifnecessary repaired or reinstalled in a well ventilated area.WARNING: Hot exhaust gasses must never be directed toward anything that may catch fire or explode.WARNING: This generator must not be used on or near any forest covered, brush covered, or grasscovered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor. Thespark arrestor must be maintained in effective working order by the operator.WARNING: Some parts of this generator rotate during operation. Rotating parts can present extremedanger if clothing or body extremities are caught by the rotating part and can cause seriousor fatal injury. Never touch a part of the generator until the engine has been stopped and allrotating parts are completely stopped. Also, disconnect the spark plug wires and batteryconnection to prevent accidental engine rotation during servicing.WARNING: Never move a generator set that is running. Loads should be connected and position securebefore starting the engine. Hazards are caused by moving a generator set that is running.Continued on next page.