Briggs & Stratton 190839GS owner manual Safety Rules

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator System

Owners Manual

SAFETY RULES

The safety alert symbol () is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards. 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, might result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.

WARNING

Only qualified electricians and gaseous fuel technicians should attempt installation of this system, which must strictly comply with applicable codes, standards and regulations.

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 use a 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 render the generator unsafe.

NOTE: Your generator is equipped with a spark arrester muffler.The spark arrester must be maintained in effective working order by the owner/operator. In the State of California, a spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

DANGER

Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas during recharging.

Hydrogen gas stays around battery for a long time after battery has been charged.

Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause explosion.

You can be blinded or severely injured.

Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely caustic.

Contact with battery fluid will cause severe chemical burns.

•Do not allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette during and for several minutes after charging a battery.

•Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.

WARNING

NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS PRIMARY POWER IN PLACE OF UTILITY OR IN LIFE-SUPPORT APPLICATIONS

DANGER

Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, fainting or death.

•Operate generator ONLY outdoors.

•Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for adequate ventilation.

WARNING

Generator produces powerful voltage.

Failure to properly ground generator can result in electrocution.

Failure to isolate generator from power utility can result in death or injury to electric utility workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.

•When using generator for backup power, notify utility company.

•Do not touch bare wires or receptacles.

•Do not use generator with electrical cords which are worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.

•Do not handle generator or electrical cords while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.

•If you must work around a unit while it is operating, stand on an insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard.

•Do not allow unqualified persons or children to operate or service generator.

•In case of an accident caused by electrical shock, immediately shut down the source of electrical power. If this is not possible, attempt to free the victim from the live conductor. Avoid direct contact with the victim. Use a non- conducting implement, such as a rope or board to free the victim from the live conductor. If the victim is unconscious, apply first aid and get immediate medical help.

•Before performing any maintenance on the generator, disconnect the battery cable indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or (-)first.When finished, reconnect that cable last.

•After your Home Generator System is installed, the generator may crank and start without warning any time there is a power failure.To prevent possible injury, always set the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to OFF AND remove the

15 Amp fuse BEFORE working on the equipment.

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