Briggs & Stratton 1918 Installation & Owner's Manual page 3

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Installation and Owner's Manual
SAFETY RULES
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
The safety alert symbol (_) is used with a signal word
(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a
safety message to alert you to hazards. 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, might
result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when
used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that
could result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages
to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard.The warnings in
this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are,
therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, 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 transfer switch unsafe.
WARNING
Only qualified electricians should attempt installation
of this system, which must strictly comply with
applicable codes, standards and regulations.
WARN ING
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT use transfer switch with worn, frayed, bare or
otherwise damaged wiring.
DO NOT handle electrical cords while standing in water,
while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
If you must work around a unit while it is operating, stand on
an insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard.
DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service transfer switch.
In case of an accident caused by electrical shock, immediately
shut down the source of electrical power and contact the
local authorities. Avoid direct contact with the victim.
CAUTION
Use transfer switch only for intended uses.
If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact Briggs and Stratton Power Products.
DO NOT expose transfer switch to excessive moisture, dust,
dirt, or corrosive vapors.
Despite the safe design of the transfer switch, operating this
equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance or being
careless can cause possible injury or death.
Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment.
NEVER work on the equipment when you are physically or
mentally fatigued.
If connected devices overheat, turn them off and turn off their
circuit breaker/fuse.