Briggs & Stratton 076000NG Service & Troubleshooting Manual page 8

CAUTION
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage
capacity can damage generator and/or electri-
cal devices connected to it.
• See Essential Circuits in the Operator's
manual.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize
before connecting electrical loads.
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CAUTION
Improper treatment of generator can damage
it and shorten its life, or result in personal
injury.
• Use generator only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use,
ask dealer or contact Briggs and Stratton.
• Operate generator only on level surface.
• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling
and ventilating air is critical to correct gen-
erator operation.
• The Coolant Fill, Battery, and Control
Panel doors must be installed whenever
the unit is running.
• DO NOT expose generator to excessive
moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.
• Despite the safe design of the home gen-
erator, operating this equipment impru-
dently, neglecting its maintenance or
being careless can cause possible injury
or death.
• DO NOT start engine with air cleaner
removed.
• DO NOT insert any objects through the
cooling slots.
• DO NOT use the generator or any of its
parts as a step. Stepping on the unit can
cause stress and break parts. This may
result in dangerous operating conditions
from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage,
oil leakage, etc.
• If connected devices overheat, turn them
off and disconnect them from generator.
• Shut off generator if:
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits
flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.
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Standby Safety Practices
• This manual contains important safety
messages. Read these carefully and
understand them before proceeding with
maintenance and repairs.
• Become familiar with the Home
Generator System. Know its
applications, its limitations, and any
hazards involved.
• This unit must not be modified for any
application other than that for which it
was designed. If you have any questions
about the home generator System, ask
the dealer or consult Briggs and Stratton.
• Never handle any kind of electrical cord
or device while standing in the water,
while barefoot, or while hands and feet
are wet.
• Worn, bare, frayed, or otherwise
damaged electrical cord sets should not
be used with the Home Generator
System. Using a defective cord may
result is an electrical shock or damage to
the test equipment and/or the unit.
• The Home Generator System requires an
adequate supply of cooling air for
continued proper operation. Never allow
the free flow of cooling air into or out of
the unit to be obstructed in any way.
• Home Generator Systems produce
powerful voltages that can cause
extremely dangerous electrical shock.
Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals,
etc. Never permit an untrained person to
service or assist with the procedures
discussed in this manual.
• Never manually start or stop this unit with
electrical loads connected to the
receptacles and turned ON. Start the
engine and allow it to stabilize before
connecting any electrical loads. Turn
OFF and disconnect all electrical loads
before shutting down the generator.
• The manufacturer cannot anticipate
every circumstance that might involve or
constitute a hazard. Warnings in
manuals, warnings on hang tags, and
labels affixed to the unit are NOT all-
inclusive. Do not handle, operate, or
service the unit using a procedure or
method that is not specifically
recommended by the manufacturer.