SAFETY CAUTIONS Warning Risk of entanglement into the machine Keep guards on the rotating parts Ensure that all guards are correctly installed over the rotating parts of the engine. Damaged or loose guards should be repaired. Never attempt to remove the camshaft cover, rocker cover or any other guards form rotating parts while the engine is running. Never leave exposed the drive belts and related couplers for auxiliaries and radiator. They should also be covered with guards. Never remove these guards.
Ensure safety in the surrounding area when starting the engine Before starting the engine, ensure that no one is near the electric power generator and that no tools or foreign matter are left behind. Shout to people around you so that they will know you are starting the engine. Never start the engine if a “Do not start” tag or any other similar message is posted on the starter switch, etc. Keep away from rotating parts while the engine is running Never stand near the rotating parts while the engine is running. Do not place objects near the rotating parts that are likely to be caught by these parts.
Should any part of human body (or tool) is caught by the rotating parts, dismemberment or other bodily injury will result. Lockout/tagout Perform lockout/tagout before carrying out any inspection/service. Lockout/tagout is an ideal way of disconnecting the machine/equipment from the power source. To lockout/tagout, remove the starter switch key, place the battery switch in the “OFF” position, and post a “Do not start” tag or other similar message on the starter switch. The starter switch key should then be carried by the person who is going to perform inspection/service. If an air start system is used, close the air tank source valve and post a “Do not open” tag or other similar message.
Always stop the engine before any inspection/service Always stop the engine before performing any inspection/service. Never attempt to adjust belt tension while the engine is running. Otherwise, the operator runs a great risk of becoming entangled into the rotating parts and seriously injured. Remove the turning gear after use Be sure to remove the turning gear after use. Never start the engine with the turning gear still installed or “engaged.” Otherwise, the engine will break and possibly someone may become injured. 0 - 3