Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator Operator's Manual page 5

Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU iN MINUTES,
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, This is
a poison you cannot see or smell,
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NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN iF doors
and windows are open,
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents,
A, WARNING: Running engine gives off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
_ Breathing can cause headache,
carbon monoxide
fatigue, dizziness,vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate generator O NLYoutdoors.
• Installa batteryoperated carbonmonoxide alarmnearthe
bedrooms.
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Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
DO NOTstart or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area,
(even if windows and doors are open), including the generator
compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
A, WARNING: The engine exhaustfrom this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
A, WARNING: Certain components in this product and
related accessories contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
A, WARNING: Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can
result in bodily injury. Kickback wiii pull hand
_,_,_< and arm toward engine faster than you can let
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Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVERstart or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
A, WARNING: Generator produces hazardous voltage.
bJl|m Failure to isolate generator from power utility
can result in death or injury to electric utility
workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
• When using generator for backup power, notify utility company.
Useapproved transfer equipment to isolate generator from
electric utility.
• Usea ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)in any damp or
highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work.
• DO NOTtouch bare wires or receptacles.
• DO NOTuse generator with electrical cords which are worn,
frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
• DO NOToperate generator in the rain or wet weather.
• DO NOThandle generator or electrical cords while standing in
water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
• DO NOTallow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generator.
_, WARNING: Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death.
WHENADDING OR DRAININGFUEL
• Turn generator OFFand let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
= If fuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
= Keepfuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
= DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHENSTARTINGEQUIPMENT
• Ensurespark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleanerare in place.
• DO NOTcrank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATINGEQUIPMENT
• DO NOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to
spill.
• This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
WHEN TRANSPORTINGOR REPAiRiNG EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff valve
OFF.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORINGFUEL OR EQUIPMENTWiTH FUEL iN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers, or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition
source becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.
_i_WARNING:
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This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation
33CFR-183and should not be used on marine applications.
Failure to use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard approved
generator could result in death or serious injury and/or
property damage.
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