Briggs & Stratton XL4000 Operator's Manual page 3

WARNING
Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, vend[at]on intakes or other openings.
. DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure
(even if doors or windows are open), including the generator
compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
WARNmNG
, When using generator for backup powen notify utihty
company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate
generator from electric utility.
Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFC[) in any damp or
highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work.
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn,
frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet weathen
DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing
in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generaton
WARNING
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback°
NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
Turn generator OFF and let it coo[ at [east 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tan[<.
Fill or drain fuel tan[< outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank°Allow space for fuel expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
NNEN STARTING EQUIPNENT
Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.
DO NOT crank engine with spar[< plug removed.
[f fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
NNEN OPERATING EQUIPNENT
Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to
spill
This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications,
NNEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAiRiNG
EQUIPNENT
IN TANK
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING
This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation
33CFR-[83 and 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.