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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. NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.

This manual contains installation, startup and adjustment instructions for a home generator that supplies 120/240 Volt, single phase, 60Hz devices. The home generator may be operated on LP vapor or natural gas fuel, depending on the engine installed. A separate operator’s manual (part number 202827GS) contains operating and maintenance instructions for this model.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is both accurate and current. However, the manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the system at any time without prior notice.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Explosion

Fire

Electrical Shock

Toxic Fumes

Rotating Parts

Hot Surface

Auto Start

Explosive Pressure

Chemical Burn

Lift Hazard

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warning

Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas during recharging.

Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause explosion.

Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely caustic.

Contact with battery contents will cause severe chemical burns.

A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current.

DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire.

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

DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.

Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.

Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.

Use tools with insulated handles.

warning

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

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or death.

Operate generator ONLY outdoors.

Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near the bedrooms.

Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.

warning

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

warning

Certain components in this product and related accessories contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.



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Briggs & Stratton 202826GS system manual Safety Rules, Hazard Symbols and Meanings