Briggs & Stratton 120000 Operator's Manual page 5

WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
• When starting engine, pull the starter cord
slowly until resistance is felt and then pull
rapidly to avoid kickback.
• Remove all external equipment/engine loads
before starting engine.
• Direct-coupled equipment components such
as, but not limited to, blades, impellers,
pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely
attached.
WARNING
Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands,
feet, hair, clothing, or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can
result.
• Operate equipment with guards in place.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become
caught.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Engine parts,
especially muffler, become extremely hot.
Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass,
brush, etc. can catch fire.
• Allow muffler, engine cylinder and fins to cool
before touching.
• Remove accumulated debris from muffler area
and cylinder area.
• Install and maintain in working order a spark
arrester before using equipment on
forest-covered, grass-covered, brush-covered
unimproved land. The state of California
requires this (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may
have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal land.
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Operator Safety
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in
entanglement, traumatic amputation, or
laceration.
Fire hazard
Before performing adjustments or repairs:
• Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it
away from the spark plug.
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only
engines with electric start.)
• Use only correct tools.
• Do not tamper with governor spring, links or
other parts to increase engine speed.
• Replacement parts must be the same and
installed in the same position as the original
parts.
• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or
hard object because the flywheel may later
shatter during operation.
When testing for spark:
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug
removed.
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