Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator Portable Generator User Manual


 
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is
a poison you cannot see or smell.
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NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
_i, 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.
OperategeneratorONLYoutdoors.
Installa batteryoperatedcarbonmonoxidealarmnearthe
bedrooms.
Keep exhaustgas from entering a confined areathrough
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
DO NOTstart or run engine indoors or in an enclosedarea,
(even if windows and doors are open), including the generator
compartment of a recreationalvehicle (RV).
_i, WARNING The engine exhaustfrom this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
causecancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
_i, WARNING Certain components in this product and
related accessoriescontain chemicals known to the State
of Californiato causecancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
_i, WARNING Starter cord kickback(rapid retraction)can
result in bodily injury. Kickbackwill pull hand and
,_ rm toward enginefaster than you can let go.
Broken bones,fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt
andthenpullrapidlyto avoidkickback.
NEVERstartor stopenginewith electricaldevicespluggedin
andturnedon.
_i, WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage.
")JIh Failure to isolate generator from power utility can
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result in death or injury to electric utility workers
due to backfeed of electrical energy.
When using generator for backup power, notify utility company.
Useapproved transfer equipment to isolate generator from
electric utility.
Usea ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)in any damp or
highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work.
DO NOTtouch barewires or receptacles.
DO NOTuse generator with electrical cords which are worn,
frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
DO NOToperate generator in the rain or wet weather.
DO NOThandle generator or electricalcords while standing in
water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
DO NOTallow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generator.
_i, WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
J[l_, _ Fire or explosion can cause severe burns
or death.
WHENADDING OR DRAININGFUEL
Turn generator OFFand let it cool at least2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relievepressure in
tank.
Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
DONOToverfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
Keepfuel awayfrom sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,and
other ignition sources.
DONOTlight a cigaretteor smoke.
WHENSTARTINGEQUIPMENT
Ensurespark plug, muffler, fuel cap,and air cleanerare in place.
DO NOTcrank enginewith spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATINGEQUIPMENT
DONOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to
spill.
This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
WHENTRANSPORTINGOR REPAIRINGEQUIPMENT
Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff valve
OFF.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORINGFUEL OR EQUIPMENTWITH FUELIN TANK
Store awayfrom furnaces, stoves, water heaters,clothes
dryers, or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition
source becausethey can ignitefuel vapors.
A WARNING:
This generator does not meet U. S. CoastGuard Regulation
33CFR-183and should not be used on marine applications.
Failure to usethe appropriate U. S. Coast Guard approved
generator could result in death or serious injury and/or
property damage.