General Information; Operator Safety; Operation - Briggs & Stratton VANGUARD Operator's Manual

General Information

For parts, service, or technical assistance, make sure that
you have the Serial Number and Model Number of the unit.
This information is near the warning label. It is recommended
you record the numbers in the spaces below, so that they will
be available if the label is damaged or lost. For questions,
contact your Authorized Battery Service Dealer or visit
vanguardpower.com.
Serial Number:
Model Number:
European Office Contact
Information
For questions related to your equipment, contact our
European office at:
Max-Born-Straße 2, 68519 Viernheim, Germany.

Operator Safety

Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
Failure to read and obey the operator's manual, all warnings,
and operating instructions could result in death or serious
injury.
This manual contains safety information to tell you about the
hazards and risks related to the battery and how to avoid
them. It also contains instructions for the correct use and
maintenance of the battery. It is important that you read,
understand, and obey these instructions before you operate
the equipment. Save these original instructions for future
reference.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol
about hazards that could result in personal injury. A signal
word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used to
indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In
addition, a hazard symbol is used to represent the type of
hazard.
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 indicates information considered important but not
hazard-related.
2
identifies safety information
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Safety
information about
hazards that can
result in personal
injury.
Fire hazard
Electric shock
hazard
Do not use
this device in a
bathtub, shower
or water-filled
reservoir.
Temperature limit
Wear eye protection
Warning Label
A warning label is on the external casing of the battery.

Operation

Operating Conditions
WARNING
Use and keep the battery in an area with good airflow,
away from sparks, open flames, or excessive heat.
Read and
understand
the Operator's
Manual before
operation or
servicing the unit.
Explosion hazard
No open flames
Corrosive
substance
Not to be
serviced by users
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