Briggs & Stratton CE8069, 271172, 270962, 276535 Engine Safety, Signal Words in Safety Messages

ENGINE SAFETY

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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.

•Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury.

Signal Words in Safety Messages

The safety alert symbol ( ) is used to identify safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury.

Asignal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard.

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 indicates a situation that could result in damage to the product.

Prior to work, read and understand the section(s) of this manual that pertain to the job. Follow all safety warnings.

•Wear suitable eye protection.

•When servicing engines or equipment, prevent accidental starting by disconnecting spark plug wire from the spark plug(s) and disconnect negative battery cable.

•Periodically clean engine. Keep governor parts free of dirt, grass, and other debris which can affect engine speed and cooling.

•Always use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can cause gum deposits in the carburetor

and cause leakage, flow restrictions, or other failures.

•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 it powers.

Failure to follow instructions could result in property damage, serious injury (including paralysis) or even death.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

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