SAFETY
This manual contains safety information that will:
• Make you aware of hazards associated with engines.
• Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those
hazards.
• Instruct you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety
information about hazards that can result in personal injury.
A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used
with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the
potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may
be used to represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
indicates an situation that could result in damage
to the product.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
MeaningSymbolMeaningSymbol
Read and understand the
Operator's Manual before
operating or servicing the
unit.
Safety information
about hazards that can
result in personal
injury.
Explosion hazardFire hazard
Explosion hazardShock hazard
Toxic fume hazardHot surface hazard
Chemical hazardAmputation hazard -
moving parts
Thrown object hazard -
wear eye protection
Kickback hazard
Amputation hazard -
entanglement
General Safety Messages
Prior to work, read and understand the section(s) of this
manual that pertain to the job. Follow all safety warnings.
• Always use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can cause gum
deposits in the carburetor and cause leakage, flow
restrictions, or other problems.
• Check fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks and replace if necessary.
WARNING
Before attempting to service this equipment, read and
understand this manual and the operating instructions of
the engine and the equipment.
WARNING
Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury
(including paralysis) and even death.
WARNING
Battery post, terminals, and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
WARNING
Certain components in this product and its related
accessories contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
Briggs & Stratton Engines are not designed for and are
not to be used to power: fun-karts; go-karts; children's,
recreational, or sport all-terrain vehicles (ATVs);
motorbikes; hovercraft; aircraft products; or vehicles used
in competitive events not sanctioned by Briggs & Stratton.
For information about competitive racing products, see
www.briggsracing.com. For use with utility and
side-by-side ATVs, please contact Briggs & Stratton Power
Application Center, 1-866-927-3349. Improper engine
application may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
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