Briggs & Stratton 076180 Operator's Manual page 6

WARNING Moving parts could crush and cut. Starter and
• NEVER operate generator without protective housings,
covers, or guards in place.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that
could be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Before servicing, remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel
and disconnect Negative (NEG or -) battery cable.
WARNING Hot pressurized coolant could cause
serious injury.
• DO NOT open radiator cap when hot.
• Before servicing, allow coolant to cool.
CAUTION Installing the 15A fuse could cause the
engine to start at any time without warning
resulting in minor or moderate injury.
• Observe that the 15 Amp fuse has been removed from the
control panel for shipping.
• DO NOT install this fuse until all plumbing and wiring has
been completed and inspected.
CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds could
result in minor injury and/or equipment damage.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load on generator.
• DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies
correct rated frequency and voltage when running at
governed speed.
• DO NOT modify generator in any way.
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other rotating parts could entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories
resulting in serious injury.
NOTICE Improper treatment of generator could damage
it and shorten its life.
• Use generator only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, contact your
authorized dealer.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces.
• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air
is critical to correct generator operation.
• The access panels/door must be installed whenever the
unit is running.
• DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust,
dirt, or corrosive vapors.
• Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment.
Never work on the equipment when you are physically or
mentally fatigued.
• DO NOT start engine with air cleaner or air cleaner
cover removed.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
• DO NOT use the generator or any of its parts as a step.
Stepping on the unit could cause stress and break parts.
This may result in dangerous operating conditions from
leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, etc.
• If connected devices overheat, turn them off and
disconnect them from generator.
• Shut off generator if:
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.
-unit makes unusual noises.
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