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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.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WARNING
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) 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.
Running engines produce heat.
Temperature of muffler and nearby areas
can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
WARNING
When adding or draining fuel:
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,
and other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
When starting equipment:
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in
place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
When operating equipment:
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel
to spill.
• This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
When transporting or repairing equipment:
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFF.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
When storing fuel or equipment with fuel in tank:
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns
or death.
WARNING
• This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation
33CFR-183 and should not be used on marine applications.
• Failure to use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard approved
generator could result in death or serious injury and/or
property damage.
WARNING
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster
than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
WARNING
• See Don’t Overload Generator.
• 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.
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity
can damage generator and/or electrical devices
connected to it.
NOTICE
• Use generator only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact Briggs and Stratton.
• 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.
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its life.
NOTICE
• 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.
Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of
injury and damage to generator.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
CAUTION