Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator Operator's Manual page 4

Operator Safety
Equipment Description
Read this manual
careMiy
and become familiar
with your generator. }(now its applications, its
mimitationsand any hazards invomved.
The generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alternating
current (AC) generator, it was designedto supply electrical
power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances,
tools and motor loads. The generator's revolving field is
driven at about 3,600 rpm by a single-cylinder engine.
NOTICE Exceedinggenerators wattage/amperagecapacity
can damage generator and/or electrical devices connectedto
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 in
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 alloinclusive, 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.
Safety Symbais and Meanings
ToxicFumes Kickback Electrical S hock
Fire Explosion
Operator'sManual
MovingParts FlyingObjects HotSurface
,& The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal
injury hazard A signal word _DANGER. W ARNING,or
CAUTIONI s 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
NOT/CEis usedto address practices not relatedto personal
injury.
,a_BANGERindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, wi//
result in death or serious injury.
A WARNINGindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A CAUTIONindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICEaddress practices not related to personal injury.
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