Briggs & Stratton 01938-0 Owner's Manual page 4

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Owners Manual
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,WARNING
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
WARNING
• DO NOT operate engine if smell of fuel is present or other
explosive conditions exist.
• DO NOT smoke around the generator.Wipe up any oil spills
immediately. Ensure that no combustible materials are left in
the generator compartment. Keep the area near the generator
clean and free of debris.
CAUTION
• 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.
CAUTION
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CAUTION
Use generator only for intended uses.
If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact Briggs and Stratton.
Operate generator only on level surfaces.
Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is
critical to correct generator operation.
The Oil Service door and/or the Control Panel door must be
installed whenever the unit is running.
DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt,
or corrosive vapors.
Despite the safe design of the Home Standby Generator,
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.
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 can cause stress and break parts.This
may result in dangerous operating conditions from leaking
exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, ect..
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.
• See "Essential Circuits" on page 7.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.