Safety Information; Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words; Hazard Symbols And Meanings; General Safety Messages - Briggs & Stratton 106200 Repair Manual

This repair manual contains safety information that is
designed to:
• Make you aware of hazards associated with engines.
• Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those
hazards.
• Instruct you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury.

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words

The safety alert symbol
injury hazard. 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 addresses practices not related to personal injury.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Symbol Meaning

Safety information

about hazards that can
result in personal
injury.
Fire hazard
Shock hazard
Hot surface hazard
Amputation hazard -
moving parts
Kickback hazard
SAFETY INFORMATION
indicates a potential personal
Symbol Meaning
Read and understand the
Operator's Manual before
operating or servicing the
unit.
Explosion hazard
Explosion hazard
Toxic fume hazard
Chemical hazard
Thrown object hazard -
wear eye protection
Symbol Meaning
Amputation hazard -
entanglement

General Safety Messages

Prior to work, read and understand the section(s) of this
manual that pertain to the job. Follow all safety warnings.
• Always use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can cause gum
deposits in the carburetor and cause leakage, flow
restrictions, or other problems.
• Check fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks and replace if necessary.
WARNING
Before attempting to service this equipment, read and
understand this manual and the operating instructions of
the engine and the equipment.
WARNING
Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury
(including paralysis) and even death.
WARNING
Battery post, terminals, and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
WARNING
Certain components in this product and its related
accessories contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
Briggs & Stratton Engines are not designed for and are
not to be used to power: fun-karts; go-karts; children's,
recreational, or sport all-terrain vehicles (ATVs);
motorbikes; hovercraft; aircraft products; or vehicles used
in competitive events not sanctioned by Briggs & Stratton.
For information about competitive racing products, see
www.briggsracing.com. For use with utility and
side-by-side ATVs, please contact Briggs & Stratton
Engine Application Center, 1-866-927-3349. Improper
engine application may result in serious injury or death.
Symbol Meaning
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