Safety Rules - Briggs & Stratton 01938-0 Owner's Manual

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Owners Manual
SAFETY RULES
The safety alert symbol (_IL) is used with a signal word
(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.
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 all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work
method or operating technique that the manufacturer 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.
NOTE:Your generator is equipped with a spark arrester
muffler.The spark arrester must be maintained in effective
working order by the owner/operator. In the State of
California, a spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442
of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may
have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
DANGER
• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
• Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
WARNING
Only qualified electricians and gaseous fuel
technicians should attempt installation of this
system, which must strictly comply with applicable
codes, standards and regulations.
DANGER
Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for
adequate ventilation.
WARNING
When using generator for backup power, notify utility
company.
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn,
frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
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.