Briggs & Stratton 206883GS Operator's Manual page 5

Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU iN MINUTES,
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, This is
a poison you cannot see or smell,
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NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN iF doors
arid windows are open,
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Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents,
_i_WARNING Running engine gives off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
_ Breathing carbon monoxide could result in death,
serious injury, headache,fatigue, dizziness,
vomiting, confusion, seizures, nauseaor fainting.
* Operate this productONLYoutdoors.
* Installa batteryoperated carbonmonoxide alarmnearthe
bedrooms.
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Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
DO NOToperate this product inside any building, carport,
porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or enclosure,
even if windows and doors are open.
_i_WARNING The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
,_ WARNING Certain components in this product and
related accessories contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
_i_ WARNING
• This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation
33CFR-183and should not be used on marine applications.
• Failureto use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard approved
generator could result in death or serious injury and/or property
damage.
_i_ WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will
puii hand and arm toward engine faster than you
can let go which could cause broken bones,
fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in
serious injury.
* Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowlyuntil resistance isfelt
andthenpull rapidlyto avoidkickback.
* NEVER startor stop engine with electrical d evicespluggedin
andturnedon.
_i_ WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive which could
cause burns, fire or explosion resulting
in death, serious injury and/or property
damage.
WHENADDINGOR DRAINING FUEL
• Turn generator engine OFFand let it cool at least2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure
in tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
• Keepfuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,heat, and
other ignition sources.
• Checkfuel lines,tank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks.Replaceif necessary.
• DO NOT lighta cigarette or smoke.
WHENSTARTINGEQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleanerare in
place.
• DO NOTcrank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATINGEQUIPMENT
• DO NOToperate this product inside any building, carport,
porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or enclosure.
• DO NOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causesfuel to
spill.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to "Choke"
position
(1"_1).
WHENTRANSPORTING,MOVING OR REPAIRINGEQUIPMENT
• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff
valve OFF.
• DO NOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causesfuel to
spill.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORINGFUELOR EQUIPMENTWITH FUEL iN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers, or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition
source becausethey could ignite fuel vapors.