Briggs & Stratton 190732GS Owner's Manual page 3

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_ WARNING
NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS PRIMARY
POWER IN PLACE OF UTILITY OR IN
LIFE-SUPPORT APPLICATIONS
_WARNING
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WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing gas cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in canl
Fill fuel tank outdoors.
Do not overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.
Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat
and other ignition sources.
Do not light a cigarette or smoke.
VHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
gasoline to spill.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
• Transpordrepair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFE
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH
FUEL IN TANK
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
,_ DANGER
Do not allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
,_WARNING
Do not touch hot surfaces.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
CAUTIq
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
See "Don't OverloadYour Generator" on page 14.
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.
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.
Do not expose generator to excessive moisture, dusr_dirt, or
corrosive vapors.
Do not insert any objects through cooling slots.
If connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect
them from generator.
Shut off generator if:
-electrical output is Iost_
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.
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