Safety Rules - Briggs & Stratton 01655-3 Operator's Manual

DANGER
Contents are harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Avoid contact to eyes, skin or clothing. DO
NOT take internally. Avoid breathing the mist or
vapor. Overexposure to eyes or skin can cause
irritation. Keep stabilizer out of the reach of
children.
Fuel stabilizer is a hazardous chemical.**
• If SWALLOWED, call physician immediately.
• In case of emergency, contact a physician immediately and call
1-800-424-9300 for material safety information.
**Fuel stabilizer contains: 2,6-di-tret-butylphenol (128-39-2) and
aliphatic petroleum distillate (64742-47-8).
WARNING
Running generator gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting or death.
• Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation 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).
Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU
IN MINUTES.
Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
poison gas you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use in the home
or in partly enclosed
areas such as garages.

SAFETY RULES

ONLY use outdoors and
far from open windows,
doors, and vents.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Wait for spilled fuel to evaporate before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• 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.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING
EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFF.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL
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-183 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.
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