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Briggs & Stratton Generator Operator's Manual

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Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU iN MINUTES,
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, This is
a poison you cannot see or smell,
A
V V
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 can cause headache,
carbon monoxide
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
Operategenerator ONLY outdoors.
Install a battery operatedcarbon monoxide alarm nearthe
bedrooms.
Keepexhaustgas 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 areopen), including the generator
compartment of a recreationalvehicle (RV).
_k 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
relatedaccessories contain chemicals known to the State
of Californiato causecancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
A WARNING
This generator does not meetU. S. CoastGuard Regulation
33CFR-183and should not be used on marine applications.
Failureto usethe appropriate U.S. CoastGuard approved
generator could result in deathor serious injury and/or property
damage.
_i, 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 isfelt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
NEVERstart or stop enginewith electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
_i, WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death.
WHENADDINGOR DRAININGFUEL
Turn generator OFFand let it coolat least2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure 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
Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleanerare in
place.
DO NOTcrank enginewith spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATINGEQUIPMENT
DONOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causesfuel to
spill.
This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
WHENTRANSPORTING,MOVING OR REPAIRINGEQUIPMENT
Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff
valveOFF.
DONOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causesfuel to
spill.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORINGFUELOR EQUIPMENTWITH FUELIN TANK
Store awayfrom furnaces, stoves, water heaters,clothes
dryers, or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition
source becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.

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BrandBriggs & Stratton
ModelGenerator
CategoryPortable Generator
LanguageEnglish

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