Safety Guidelines - Briggs & Stratton 074061-00 Manual

Safety Guidelines

Important Safety Information
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings
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 compressor unsafe.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
Toxic Fumes
Fire
Flying Objects
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential hazard to personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to designate a degree or level of hazard seriousness. A safety symbol may
be used to represent the type of hazard. The signal word NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal
injury.
DANGER
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Notice
address practices not related to personal injury.
Electrical Shock
Operator's Manual
Hot Surface
Warning
Bursting
Hearing
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