SAFETY INFORMATION
This repair manual contains safety information that is
designed to:
• Make you aware of hazards associated with engines.
• Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those
hazards.
• Instruct you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal
injury hazard. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to designate a
degree or level of hazard seriousness. A safety symbol may
be used to represent the type of hazard. The signal word
NOTICE
is used to address practices not related to personal
injury.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
addresses practices not related to personal injury.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
MeaningSymbolMeaningSymbol
Read and understand the
Operator's Manual before
operating or servicing the
unit.
Safety information
about hazards that can
result in personal
injury.
Explosion hazardFire hazard
Explosion hazardShock hazard
Toxic fume hazardHot surface hazard
Chemical hazardAmputation hazard -
moving parts
Thrown object hazard -
wear eye protection
Kickback hazard
MeaningSymbolMeaningSymbol
Amputation hazard -
entanglement
General Safety Messages
Prior to work, read and understand the section(s) of this
manual that pertain to the job. Follow all safety warnings.
• Always use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can cause gum
deposits in the carburetor and cause leakage, flow
restrictions, or other problems.
• Check fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks and replace if necessary.
WARNING
Before attempting to service this equipment, read and
understand this manual and the operating instructions of
the engine and the equipment.
WARNING
Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury
(including paralysis) and even death.
WARNING
Battery post, terminals, and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
WARNING
Certain components in this product and its related
accessories contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
Briggs & Stratton Engines are not designed for and are
not to be used to power: fun-karts; go-karts; children's,
recreational, or sport all-terrain vehicles (ATVs);
motorbikes; hovercraft; aircraft products; or vehicles used
in competitive events not sanctioned by Briggs & Stratton.
For information about competitive racing products, see
www.briggsracing.com. For use with utility and
side-by-side ATVs, please contact Briggs & Stratton
Engine Application Center, 1-866-927-3349. Improper
engine application may result in serious injury or death.
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