Briggs & Stratton 100, 200 Save These Instructions, Important Safety Instructions, WARNING, WARNING, WARNING, WARNING, Safety Symbols and Meanings

Save These Instructions

Important Safety Instructions
						WARNING Shock Hazard. Installing low and high
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains						voltage wire in same conduit could result in death,
						serious injury and/or property damage.
important instructions that should be followed during
installation and maintenance of the equipment.					•	Do not run low and high voltage wire in the same conduit
Safety Symbols and Meanings
						unless the insulation rating on ALL wiring is rated for
						600V. See NEC for more information.
						WARNING Failure to properly ground equipment
Electrical Shock	Read Manual
						could cause electrocution resulting in death or
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal						serious injury.
injury hazard. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or					•	Do not touch bare wires.
CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to designate a
degree or level of hazard seriousness. A safety symbol					•	Do not use equipment with worn, frayed, bare or
may be used to represent the type of hazard. The signal					•	otherwise damaged wiring.
word NOTICE is used to address practices not related to						Do not handle electrical cords while standing in water,
personal injury.						while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will					•	If you must work around a unit while it is operating, stand
result in death or serious injury.					•	on an insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could						Do not allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
						service equipment.
result in death or serious injury.
					•	In case of an accident caused by electrical shock,
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
						immediately shut down all sources of electrical power
result in minor or moderate injury.						and contact local authorities. Avoid direct contact with
NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury.						the victim.
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in						WARNING Equipment contains high voltage that
this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are,						could cause electrocution resulting in death or
therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work						serious injury.
method or operating technique that the manufacturer does					•	Despite the safe design of the system, operating this
not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that
it is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that						equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance or
	NOT					being careless could result in death or serious injury.
the procedure, work method or operating technique that you
choose does not render the equipment unsafe.					NOTICE Improper treatment of equipment could damage
		FOR
WARNING Certain components in this product and					it and shorten its life.
					•	Use equipment only for intended uses.
related accessories contain chemicals known to the				ODU• If youCTIONhave questions about intended use, ask dealer or
			REPR
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other						contact Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
					•	Do not expose equipment to excessive moisture, dust,
NOTICE Only qualified electricians should attempt					•	dirt, or corrosive vapors.
installation of this equipment, which must strictly comply						Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment.
with applicable codes, standards and regulations.						Never work on the equipment when you are physically or
					•	mentally fatigued.
						If connected devices overheat, turn them off and turn off
						their circuit breaker/fuse.

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