Briggs & Stratton 40204 - Manual (Page 5)

SAFETY RULES
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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.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its life.
• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is
critical to correct generator operation.
• DO NOT use the generator or any of its parts as a step.
Stepping on the unit can cause stress and break parts. This
may result in dangerous operating conditions from leaking
exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, and so forth.
WARNING
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
• NEVER operate generator without protective housing or covers.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be
caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
CAUTION
Installing the 15A fuse could cause the engine to
start.
• Observe that the 15 Amp fuse has been removed from the
control panel for shipping.
• DO NOT install this fuse until all plumbing and wiring has been
completed and inspected.