Briggs & Stratton 030372 Manuel De L'opérateur page 5

WARNING
The engine exhaust from this productcontains
chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductiveharm.
WARNING
Generator produces hazardous voltage.
_¢ ailure to isolate generator from power utility can
result in death or injury to electric utility workers
due to backfeed of electrical energy.
• When using generator for backup power, notify utility company.
Use approvedtransfer equipment to isolate generator from
electric utility.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)in any damp or
highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work.
• DO NOTtouch bare wires or receptacles.
• DO NOTuse generator with electrical cords which are worn,
frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
• DO NOToperate generator in the rain or wet weather.
• DO NOThandle generator or electrical cords while standing in
water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
• DO NOTallow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generator.
WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result
_nbodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm
_t_._ toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
• Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowlyuntil resistance isfelt and
thenpull rapidlyto avoidkickback.
• NEVER startor stop engine with electrical d evicespluggedin
andturnedon.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHENADDING OR DRAiNiNG FUEL
• Turn generator OFFand 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 NOToverfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• if fuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
• Keepfuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOTlight a cigarette or smoke.
WHENSTARTINGEQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleanerare in place.
• DO NOTcrank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATINGEQUIPMENT
• DO NOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causesfuel to
spill.
• This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
WHENTRANSPORTINGOR REPAiRiNG EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff valve
OFF.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORINGFUELOR EQUIPMENTWITH FUEL iN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers,
or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition source
becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING
• This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation
33CFR-f83 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.