Briggs & Stratton PRO400 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
and windows are open,
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 can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
• Operategenerator ONLY outdoors.
• Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near the
bedrooms.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
• DO NOTstart or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area,
(even if windows and doors are open), including the generator
compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
_i, WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive
_,il;,_ ,,-_.._.hydrogen gas during recharging.
,t_,,_._ ,, _ Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a
long time after battery has been charged.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause explosion.
You can be blinded or severely injured.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely
caustic.
Contact with battery fluid will cause severe chemicalburns.
• DONOT allowanyopenflame,spark,heat,or lit cigarette
duringandfor several m inutesafter charging a battery.
• Wearprotective goggles, r ubberapron,and rubbergloves.
A, WARNING The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
_i, 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 Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can
result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand
_ and arm toward engine faster than you can let
go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVERstart or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
_i, WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death.
WHENADDINGOR DRAININGFUEL
• Turn generator OFFand let it cool at least 2 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.
• DO NOT light a 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 NOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causesfuel to
spill.
• This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
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 can ignite fuel vapors.
A 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.