Briggs & Stratton 040248A Operator's Manual page 6

WARNING Hazardous Voltage - Contact with power
lines could cause electric shock or burns,
resulting in death or serious injury.
When adjusting or making repairs to your generator
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
When testing for engine spark
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
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.
NOTICE Exceeding generators wattage/amperage
capacity could damage generator and/or electrical devices
connected to it.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
• Do Not exceed the generator's wattage/amperage capacity.
See Don't Overload Generator in the Operation section.
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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/doors 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.
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