Briggs & Stratton 30231 - Manual (Page 4)

SAFETY RULES
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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 1.5 m (5 ft.) clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
65°C (150°F).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage petrol tank causing a fire.
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
• 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
• 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.
CAUTION
• Use generator only for intended uses.
• 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.
CAUTION