Briggs & Stratton Home Generator System Operator's Manual page 6

WARNING Starter and other rotating parts can
entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
• NEVER operate generator without protective housings,
covers, or guards in place.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may
be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Before servicing, remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel
and disconnect Negative (NEG or -) battery cable.
CAUTION Installing the 15A fuse could cause the
engine to start.
• Observe that the 15 Amp fuse has been removed from the
control panel for shipping.
• DO NOT install this fuse until all plumbing and wiring has
been completed and inspected.
CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds increase
risk of injury and damage to generator.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load on generator.
• 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.
NOTICE Exceeding generators wattage/amperage
capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices
connected to it.
• See Essential Circuits in operator's manual.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
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NOTICE Improper treatment of generator can damage it
and shorten its life.
• Use generator only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, contact your
authorized dealer.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces.
• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air
is critical to correct generator operation.
• The Oil Fill, Oil Drain and the Control Panel doors 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 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, etc.
• 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.
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