Briggs & Stratton Year 2010 NEG, OFF, WARNING, WARNING, WARNING, WARNING, NEGATIVE, the victim

	WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage.		WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely
	Failure to properly ground generator could result		flammable and explosive, which could cause
	in electrocution.		burns, fire or explosion resulting in death or
	Failure to isolate generator from utility power could		serious injury.
	result in death or serious injury to electric utility	•	Install the fuel supply system according to NFPA 37 and
	workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.		other applicable fuel-gas codes.
•	DO NOT touch bare wires or bare receptacles.	•	Before placing the generator into service, the fuel system
•	DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are		lines must be properly purged and leak tested.
	worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.	•	After the generator is installed, you should inspect the fuel
•	DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while		system periodically.
	standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet	•	NO leakage is permitted.
	are wet.	•	DO NOT operate engine if smell of fuel is present or other
• If you must work around a unit while it is operating,
			explosive conditions exist.
	stand on an insulated dry surface to reduce the risk of a	•	DO NOT smoke around the generator. Wipe up any oil
	shock hazard.
			spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible materials
•	DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate
			are left in the generator compartment. Keep the area near
	or service generator.		the generator clean and free of debris.

•In case of an accident caused by electrical shock, immediately shut down the source of electrical power and

	contact the local authorities. Avoid direct contact with				WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
			REPRODUCTIONline to generator. DO NOT use with or substitute any other
	the victim.				combustibles or structures resulting in
•	Despite the safe design of the generator, operating this				death or serious injury.
	equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance or				Contact with muffler area could cause
	being careless could cause possible injury or death.				burns resulting in serious injury.
•	Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment.			•	DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
	Never work on the equipment when you are physically or			•	Allow equipment to cool before touching.
	mentally fatigued.			•	Exhaust outlet side of weatherproof enclosure must
•	Before performing any maintenance on the generator,				have at least 5 ft. (1.5m) minimum clearance from any
	disconnect the battery cable indicated by a NEGATIVE,				structure, shrubs, trees or any kind of vegetation.
	NEG or (-) first. When finished, reconnect that cable last.			•	Standby generator weatherproof enclosure must be at
•	After your system is installed, the generator may crank				least 5 ft. (1.5m) from windows, doors, any wall opening,
					shrubs or vegetation over 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height.
	and start without warning any time the e is a power
			for	•	Standby generator weatherproof enclosure must have a
	failure. To prevent possible injury, always set the
	generator’s system switchNOTto OFF, rem ve the service				minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 m) overhead clearance from any
	disconnect from the disconnect b x AND remove the				structure, overhang, or trees.
	15 Amp fuse BEFORE working on the equipment.			•	DO NOT place weatherproof enclosure under a deck or
					other type of structure that may confine airflow.
				•	Use only flexible fuel line provided. Connect provided fuel
	WARNING Hazardous Voltage - Contact with power
		lines could cause electric shock or burns,			flexible fuel line.
		resulting in death or serious injury.
				•	Smoke detector(s) MUST be installed and maintained
		Lifting Hazard / Heavy Object - Could result
		in serious injury.			indoors according to the manufacturer’s instructions/
• If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT contact					recommendations. Carbon monoxide alarms cannot
	any power lines.				detect smoke.
•	DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance.			•	Keep at least minimum distances shown in General
•	DO NOT lift unit by roof as damage to generator				Location Guidelines to insure for proper generator cooling
					and maintenance clearances.
	will occur.
				•	Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the
					same position as the original parts.

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