Briggs & Stratton 040395-00 Operator's Manual page 4

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mrnportant S afety mnstructions
SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTiONS - This manual contains
important instructions that should be followed during
installation and maintenanceof the generator and batteries.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
Explosion Fire
Ebctrical Shock
Toxic Fumes Rotating Parts Hot Surface
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Auto Start
Explosive Pressure Chemical Burn
WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide could result
in death, serious injury, headache,fatigue,
dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea
or fainting.
o Operatethis product ONLY outdoors in an area that will
not accumulate deadly exhaust gas.
o Keep exhaust gas away from any windows, doors,
ventilation intakes, soffit vents, crawl spaces, open garage
doors or other openings that can allow exhaust gas
to enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied
building or structure.
o Carbon monoxide detector(s) MUST be installed and
maintained indoors according to the manufacturer's
instructions/recommendations. Smoke alarms cannot
detect carbon monoxide gas.
WARNINGThe engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known tC_be State of California to
cause cancer birth reproductive harm.
Lift Hazard
degree or level of hazardseriousness.
may be used to represent the type of
word NOTICEis used to address practl
personal injury.
DANGERindicates a hazardwhich, if not :led, will
result in death or serious injury.
A WARNING indicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTIONindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NO77CEaddressespractices not related to personal injury.
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 albinclusive, 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 system unsafe.
of Californi_ _8 cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproduc_v8 harm. Wash hands after handling.
..... _::NA:RNING Storage batteries give off explosive
hydrogen gas during recharging,
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen
and cause explosion, resulting
in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is
extremely caustic.
Contact with battery contents could cause severe
chemical burns.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high short
circuit current.
o DO NOTdispose of battery in a fire. Recycle batter},.
o DO NOTallow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
o DO NOTopen or mutilate the battery.
o Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, rubber boots and
rubber gloves.
o Removewatches, rings, or other metal objects.
o Use tools having insulated handles.