Briggs & Stratton 30244 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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SAFETY RULES
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.
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 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.
Wait for spilled fuel to evaporate 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.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING
If SWALLOWED, call physician immediately.
In case of emergency, contact a physician immediately and call
1-800-424-9300 for material safety information.
**Fuel stabilizer contains: 2,6-di-tret-butylphenol (128-39-2) and
aliphatic petroleum distillate (64742-47-8).
Contents are harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Avoid contact to eyes, skin or clothing. DO
NOT take internally.Avoid breathing the mist or
vapor. Overexposure to eyes or skin can cause
irritation. Keep stabilizer out of the reach of
children.
Fuel stabilizer is a hazardous chemical.**
DANGER