BSP5500L Generator
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
•Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
•Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• Do not overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
•Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
•Do not light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
•Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
•Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF.
•Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING GASOLINE 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 gasoline vapors.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
•Do not touch hot surfaces.
•Allow equipment to cool before touching.
CAUTION
Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury and damage to generator.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
•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.
CAUTION
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
•See “Don’t Overload Your Generator” on page 8.
•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.
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.
CAUTION
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and shorten its life.
•Use generator only for intended uses.
•If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact Briggs & 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:
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