Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator Operator's Manual page 6

WARNING Generator voltage c ould cause e lectrical
shock o r burn resulting indeath o rserious
injury.
o Use approved transfer equipment toprevent backfeed by
isolating generator from electric utility w orkers.
, When using g enerator forbackup power, notify u tility c ompany.
, Use aground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) inany damp or
highly conductive area, such a smetal decking orsteel work.
, DO NOT t ouch b are w ires o rreceptacles.
, DO NOT u se generator with electrical cords which a re worn,
frayed, bare o rotherwise damaged.
, DO NOT o perate generator inthe rain orwet w eather.
, DO NOT h andle generator orelectrical cords while s tanding in
water, while b arefoot, orwhile h ands orfeet are wet.
, DO NOT a llow unqualified persons orchildren tooperate or
service generator.
A WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures ordamage fuel
tank causing afire,resulting indeath,
serious injury and/or property damage.
Contact withmuffler area could cause b urns resulting in
serious i njury.
. DO NOT t ouch h ot p arts a nd AVOID hot e xhaust gases.
o Allow equipment tocool before touching.
o Keep atleast 5feet ( 1.5 m)ofclearance onailsides of
generator including overhead.
o it isaviolation ofCalifornia PuNic Resource Code, section
4442, touse oroperate the engine onany f orest-covered,
brush-covered, orgrass-covered land unless the exhaust
system i sequipped with aspark attester, asdefined inSection
4442, maintained ineffective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may h ave s imilar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, ordealer
toobtain aspark arrester designed forthe exhaust system
installed onthis engine.
Replacement parts m ust be the same and installed inthe same
position as the original parts.
A WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or
electric shock resulting in death or
serious injury.
WHENADJUSTINGOR MAKINGREPAIRSTO YOUR GENERATOR
o Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHENTESTINGFORENGINESPARK
o Use approved spark plug tester.
. DO NOTcheck for spark with spark plug removed.
A WARNING Starter and other rotating parts could
entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories resulting in serious injury.
o NEVERoperate generator without protective housing or covers.
o DO NOTwear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that could be
caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
° Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
,A CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds could
result in minor injury and/or generator damage.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
° DO NOTtamper with governor spring, links or other parts to
increase engine speed. Generator supplies correct rated
frequency and voltage when running at governed speed.
* DO NOTmodify generator in any way.
NOTICE Exceedinggenerators wattage/amperagecapacity
could damage generator and/or electrical devicesconnected
to it.
o DO NOTexceedthe generator's wattage/amperage capacity. See
Don't OverloadGenerator in the Operation section.
o Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
° Connect electrical loads in OFFposition, then turn ON for
operation.
, Turn electrical loads OFFand disconnect from generator before
stopping generator.
NOTICE improper treatment of generator could damage it
and shorten its life.
* Use generator only for intended uses.
° if you havequestions about intended use, ask dealeror contact
local service center.
o Operate generator only on level surfaces.
o DO NOTexpose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or
corrosive vapors.
DO NOTinsert any objects through cooling slots.
if connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect them
from generator.
0 Shut off generator if:
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.
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