Operatorsafety; Equipmentdescription; Safety Rules - Briggs & Stratton 58033139 Operator's Manual

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Operator Safety
EquipmentDescription
Read this manual carefully and becomefamiliar
with your generator. Knowits applications, its
limitations and any hazards involved.
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 devicesconnected to it.
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Don't Overload Generator i nthe Operation section.
Every effort has been madeto ensure that the informationin
this manual is both accurateand current. However,the
manufacturer reservesthe right to change, alter or otherwise
improvethe 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.
Safety Rules
,_ This is the safety alert symbol. It is usedto alert
you to potential personal injuryhazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
The safety alert symbol (A.) is used with a signal word
(DANGER,WARNING, CAUTION),a pictorial and/or a safety
messageto alert you to hazards. DANGERindicates a hazard
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNINGindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury. CAUTIONindicates a hazard
which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate
injury. NOTICEindicates a situation that could result in
equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or
reduce the risk of injuryor 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.
A - Explosion
B - Fire
C - Electric Shock
D - Toxic Fumes
E- Kickback
F - Hot Surface
G - Flying Objects
H - Moving Parts
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Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU IN MINUTES,
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is
a poison you cannot see or smell,
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVENIF doors
and windows are open.
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Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate generator ONLYoutdoors.
• Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near the
bedrooms.
• 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).
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