Briggs & Stratton Inverter Generator Operator's Manual page 4

Operator Safety
Equipment Description
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with your generator. }{now its appmications, its
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The generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alternating
and direct current (AC & DC) generator, it was designedto
supply ebctricaI power for operating compatibb ebctricaI
fighting, appfiances,tools and motor loads. The generator's
revolving field is driven at about 4,500 rpm (with
POWERSMARTmode switch off) by a singb-cyfinder engine.
NOTICE Exceeding generators wattage/amperagecapacity,
can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected
to it.
, DONOT exceed the generator's wattage/amperage capacity.See
Don't Overload Generator i n the Operation section.
Every effort has been madeto ensure that the information n
this manual is both accurateand current. However.the
manufacturer reservesthe right to change, alter or otherwise
improve the generator and this documentation at any time
without prior notice.
The Emission Control System for this generator is warranted
for standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency
and the California Air Resources Board.
MmpertantSafety Mnfermatien
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in
this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are.
therefore, not aft-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work
method or operating technique that the manutacturer does
not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it
is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that the
procedure, work method or operating technique that you
choose does not render the generator unsafe.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
ToxicFumes
Fire
MovingParts
Kickback
Explosion
Electrical S hock
Operator's Manual
Flying Objects Hot Surface
Explosive Pressure Chemical B urn
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal
injury hazard A signal word (DANGER,WARNING,or
CAUTION)is used with the alert symbol to designate a
degree or level of hazardseriousness. A safety symbol may
be used to represent the type of hazard.The signal word
/VOT/CE is usedto address practices not relatedto personal
injury.
A DANGERindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, wi//
result in death or serious injury.
A WARNENG indicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A OAUT_ON indicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICEaddress practices not related to personal injury.
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