RING-PISTON 2W8417 - Caterpillar

There may be several specific safety messages on your generator. The exact location and a description of the safety messages are reviewed in this section. Please become familiar with all safety messages.Ensure that all of the safety messages are legible. Clean the safety messages or replace the safety messages if the words cannot be read or if the illustrations are not visible. Use a cloth, water, and soap to clean the safety messages. Do not use solvents, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the safety messages. The safety messages that are loosened could drop off of the generator.Replace any safety message that is damaged or missing. If a safety message is attached to a part of the generator that is replaced, install a new safety message on the replacement part. Your Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety messages.
Do not operate or work on this engine unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.
The safety messages that may be attached on the generator are illustrated and described below.Electrical Distribution (Generator)
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The warning label for electrical distribution (generator) is located on the covers of the generator.
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Do not connect generator to a utility electrical distribution system unless it is isolated from the system. Electrical feedback into the distribution system can occur and could cause personal injury or death.Open and secure main distribution system switch, or if the connection is permanent, install a double throw transfer switch to prevent electrical feedback. Some generators are specifically approved by a utility to run in parallel with the distribution system and isolation may not be required. Always check with your utility as to the applicable circumstances.
Emergency Stop
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The warning label for emergency stop is located on the outside of the door of the control panel.
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Always operate this unit with the vandal door open. Operating the unit with the vandal door closed restricts access to the emergency stop button and could result in injury or death.
Operation
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The warning label for operation is located on the outside of the door of the control panel.
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Do not operate or work on this engine or generator set unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals.Failure to follow the warnings and instructions could result in injury or death. Contact any Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.