Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator manual Contact with muffler area can result in serious burns

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WARNING

Contact with muffler area can result in serious burns.

Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.

•DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.

•Allow equipment to cool before touching.

•Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of generator including overhead.

•Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered by an internal combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.

WARNING

Starter and other rotating parts can entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.

•NEVER operate generator without protective housing or covers.

•DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.

•Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.

WARNING

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.

WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR

•Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK

•Use approved spark plug tester.

•DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.

CAUTION

Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury and damage to generator.

Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.

•DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed.

•DO NOT modify generator in any way.

NOTICE

Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.

•DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/amperage capacity. See Don’t Overload Generator in the Operation section.

•Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical loads.

•Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for operation.

•Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before stopping generator.

NOTICE

Improper treatment of generator can damage it and shorten its life.

•Use generator only for intended uses.

•If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact local service center.

•Operate generator only on level surfaces.

•DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.

•DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.

•If connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect them from generator.

•Shut off generator if:

-electrical output is lost;

-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames; -unit vibrates excessively.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Engine Where to Find UsGenerator Date PurchasedTable of Contents Safety alert symbol is used with a signal word Operator SafetySafety Rules Hazard Symbols and MeaningsGenerator produces hazardous voltage Certain components in this product and relatedEngine exhaust from this product contains Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could resultWhen Testing for Engine Spark Contact with muffler area can result in serious burnsUnintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock Install the wheel kit as follows AssemblyInstall Wheel Kit Unpack GeneratorAdd Fuel When Adding FuelVerify Engine Oil Level Fuel must meet these requirementsGenerator Location Connecting to a Building’s Electrical SystemSystem Ground Special RequirementsFeatures and Controls Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles May beGenerator Adapter Cord Set Cord Sets and ReceptaclesNema L14-30 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking ReceptacleOperation Starting the EngineConnecting Electrical Loads Stopping the EngineMove fuel valve to Off position Don’t Overload Generator Select the items you will power at the same timePower Management CapacityMaintenance Maintenance ScheduleGenerator Maintenance Checking Oil Level Engine MaintenanceOil Oil Recommendations Adding Engine OilInstall spark plug and tighten firmly Service Air CleanerService Spark Plug Service Spark ArresterCarburetor Adjustment Clean and inspect the spark arrester as followsClean Cooling System Check Valve ClearanceStorage Troubleshooting Emissions Control System Warranty Owner’s Warranty ResponsibilitiesWarranties Maintenance Emission InformationClaims and Coverage Exclusions Limited Warranty AC Load Current Product SpecificationsCommon Service Parts 800Manual del Operario Motor Dónde encontrarnosGenerador Fecha de compraMontaje Resolución de problemas GarantíasSeguridad de operario Controles y característicasReglas de seguridad Seguridad de operarioDescripción del equipo Símbolos de peligro y sus significadosDeterminados componentes en este producto y los Declaradas cancerígenas, causantes deCuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Máquina Generador Cuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL MotorInstale el juego de ruedas MontajeDesembalaje del generador Siga estos pasos para instalar el juego de ruedasEl combustible debe reunir los siguientes requisitos Comprobar el nivel de aceite del motorAgregue combustible Evite el daño del generadorUbicación del generador Tierra del sistemaConexión al sistema eléctrico de un edificio Requisitos EspecialesControles y características Amperios, monofásica de 60 HzDispositivo de seguridad de 120/240 V, 30 a Juegos de cordones y enchufes conectoresJuego de cables del adaptador del generador Tomas eléctricas dobles de 120 V CA y 20 aOperando Encienda el motorEl motor podría petardear, incendiarse o dañarse Conexión de cargas eléctricasParada del motor Gire la válvula de combustible hasta la posición OffEjemplo No sobrecargar el generadorCapacidad Control de la energíaMantenimiento Plan de mantenimientoMantenimiento del generador Comprobación del nivel de aceite Mantenimiento del motorAceite Recomendaciones sobre el aceite Adición de aceite del motorServicio del bujía CarburadorServicio del depurador de aire Limpie la pantalla apagachispasComprobación de holgura de la válvula Limpie e inspeccione el apagachispas de la siguiente maneraSistema de refrigeración de aire Ajuste del carburadorAlmacenamiento Resolución de problemas Responsabilidades de la garantía del propietario GarantíasGarantía del sistema de control de emisiones Operaciones de mantenimiento que se enumeran en lasInformación sobre emisiones Garantía Limitada Especificaciones del producto Servicio común despideCorriente Carga de C.A

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