Safety Rules - Briggs & Stratton 1931-0 Installation And Start-Up Manual

SAFETY RULES

The safety alert symbol (
(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a
safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates
a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in
minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used
without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could
result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to
avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.
WARNING
Generator produces powerful voltage.
Failure to properly ground generator can result
in electrocution.
Failure to isolate generator from power utility
can result in death or injury to electric utility
workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
• DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing
in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
• If you must work around a unit while it is operating, stand on
an insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generator.
• In case of an accident caused by electrical shock, immediately
shut down the source of electrical power and contact the
local authorities. Avoid direct contact with the victim.
• Before performing any maintenance on the generator,
disconnect the battery cable indicated by a NEGATIVE,
NEG or (-) first.When finished, reconnect that cable last.
• After your Home Standby Generator is installed, the
generator may crank and start without warning any time there
is a power failure.To prevent possible injury, always set the
AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to OFF AND remove the
15 Amp fuse BEFORE working on the equipment.
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) is used with a signal word
WARNING
Only qualified electricians and gaseous fuel
technicians should attempt installation of this
system, which must strictly comply with applicable
codes, standards and regulations.
WARNING
Propane and Natural Gas is extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
• Install the fuel supply system according to applicable fuel-gas
codes.
• Before placing the Home Standby Generator into service, the
fuel system lines must be properly purged and leak tested.
• After the system is installed, you should inspect the fuel
system periodically.
• NO leakage is permitted.
CAUTION
High operating speeds are dangerous and increase the risk
of personal injury or damage to equipment.
• DO NOT tamper with engine governed speed.
CAUTION
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its life.
• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is
critical to correct generator operation.
• Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for
adequate ventilation.
• Despite the safe design of the Home Standby Generator,
operating this equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance
or being careless can cause possible injury or death.
• Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment.
NEVER work on the equipment when you are physically or
mentally fatigued.
• 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, and so forth.
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