Briggs & Stratton 30231 Portable Generator User Manual


 
SAFETY RULES
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This generator must not be used on marine applications.
Using this generator in marine applications could result in
bodily injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
When using generator for backup power, notify utility
company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate
generator from electric utility.
Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any damp
or highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel
work.
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are
worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet weather.
DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing
in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate
or service generator.
Generator produces powerful voltage.
Failure to isolate generator from power utility
can result in death or injury to electric utility
workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
WARNING
Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate generator inside any building or
enclosure (even if doors or windows are open), including
the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
Running generator gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting or death.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING PETROL
Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing petrol cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
Fill or drain petrol tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for petrol expansion.
Keep petrol away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,
and other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
Ensure spark plug, muffler, petrol cap and air cleaner are in
place.
DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
Wait for any spilled petrol to evaporate before starting
engine.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
petrol to spill.
This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or
marine applications.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING
EQUIPMENT
Transport/repair with petrol tank EMPTY or with petrol
shutoff valve OFF.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING PETROL OR EQUIPMENT WITH
PETROL 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 petrol vapors.
Petrol and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING