Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator Portable Generator User Manual


 
OperatorSafety
Equipment Description
Readthis manualcarefully and becomefamiliar
...... with yourgenerator. Knowits applications, its
limitationsand anyhazardsinvolved.
The generatoris an engine-driven, revolvingfield, alternating
current (AC) generator. It was designedto supply electrical
power for operating compatible electricallighting, appliances,
tools and motor loads.The generator's revolving field is
driven at about 3,600 rpm by a single-cylinder engine.
NOTICE Exceedinggeneratorswattage/amperagecapacity
can damagegeneratorand/or electricaldevicesconnectedto
it.
DONOTexceedthe generator'swattage/amperagecapacity.See
Don'tOverloadGeneratorintheOperationsection.
Everyeffort has been madeto ensurethat the information in
this manual is both accurateand current. However,the
manufacturer reservesthe right to change,alter or otherwise
improve the generatorand this documentation at any time
without prior notice.
The Emission Control System for this generator is warranted
for standards set by the Environmental ProtectionAgency
and the California Air Resources Board.
Important Safety Information
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard.The warnings in
this manual,and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are,
therefore, not all-inclusive. If you usea procedure, work
method or operating technique that the manufacturer does
not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it
is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that the
procedure, work method or operating technique that you
choose does not renderthe generator unsafe.
SafetySymbolsand Mleanings
ElectricalShockToxic Fumes Kickback
Fire Explosion Operator'sManual
Moving Parts Flying Objects Hot Surface
The safety alertsymbol indicates a potential personal
injury hazard.A signal word (DANGER,WARNING,or
CAUTION)is usedwith the alert symbol to designatea
degreeor level of hazardseriousness. A safety symbol may
be usedto representthe type of hazard.Thesignal word
NOTICEis usedto address practicesnot relatedto personal
injury.
_i, DANGER indicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
_i, WARNINGindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
_i, CAUTIONindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICEaddress practices not related to personal injury.
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