Operator Safety; Symbols And Warnings - Briggs & Stratton 120000 Operator's Manual

Operator Safety

Symbols And Warnings

The safety alert symbol
information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A
signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with
the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential
severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to
represent the type of hazard.
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 damage to
the product.
SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED
WITH ENGINES
Moving Parts
Fire
Explosion
Shock
Shutoff
Wear Eye
On Off
Kickback
Protection
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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
Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use
of these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs),
motor bikes, fun / recreational go-karts, aircraft products
or vehicles intended for use in competitive events. Use
of these engines in such applications could result in
property damage, serious injury (including paralysis), or
even death.
CAUTION
This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without
oil. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be
damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under
warranty.
en
is used to identify safety
Fuel
Toxic
Slow
Fumes
Fuel
Oil
Fast
Stop
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns
or death.
When Adding Fuel
• Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 2
minutes before removing the gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to approximately
1-1 / 2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel
expansion.
• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames,
pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air
cleaner are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to
OPEN/ RUN position, place throttle in FAST and
crank until engine starts.
When Operating Equipment
• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which
causes gasoline to spill.
• Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
When Transporting Equipment
• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off
valve OFF.
When Storing Gasoline Or Equipment With Fuel In
Tank
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or
other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite gasoline
vapors.
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable
gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
• If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not
start engine.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because
vapors are flammable.
WARNING
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