Briggs & Stratton 206494GS Portable Generator User Manual


 
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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
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.
Operate generator 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 NOT start 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).
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.
NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
Turn generator OFF and 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 space for fuel expansion.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
Keep fuel 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, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in place.
DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to
spill.
This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve
OFF.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL 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 fuel vapors.
WARNING
This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation
33CFR-183 and should not be used on marine applications.
Failure to use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard approved
generator could result in death or serious injury and/or
property damage.