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SAFETYRULES
In the Interest of Safety _ CAUTION: Indicates a hazard
which, if not avoided might
This manual outlines the construction, result in death or serious
function and servicing procedures of
the Briggs & Stratton Power Products®
Home Standby generator series. It is
structured for use by trained
technicians that are working in and
from a properly equipped shop.
Familiarity with the proper method of
using tools, measuring equipment and
injury.
CAUTION: When used without the 1
alert symbol, indicates a situation that
could result in damage to equipment.
NOTE: This notation is used
to inform you of a method,
workshop procedures are essential to
reference or procedure that
performing successful maintenance and
could assist with specific
repair on this equipment.
operations or decisions.
Ensure that all specified tools and/or
equipment are available before [ u^7^Dr_ CVMm_,€ ^_r_ M=^_,_.€ ]
attempting to service this equipment.
For a detailed discussion of the
fundamental principles involved with
the physicsof electrical power
generation, refer to the Familiarization
and Troubleshooting Guide
(Publication #86262 Revision 3 or
later). This manual is available through
your Briggs & Stratton Central
Distributor.
Toxic Fumes Electrocution Explosion
Hot Surface Chemical Burns Fire
Safety Alert Symbols
The safety alert symbol (_) is used
to identify safety information about
hazards that can result in personal
injury. A signal word (DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION) is used
with the alert symbol to indicate the
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Kick Back Disconnect Entanglement
potential severity of injury. In addition,
a hazard symbol may be used to
represent the type of hazard.
_ ANGER: 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.
Spark Plug
,_ DANGER
• National electric code requires
generator to be properly grounded to
an approved earth ground. Call an
electrician for local grounding
requirements.
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,_ DANGER
• When using generator for backup
power, notify utility company. Use
approved transfer 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 not touch bare wires or
receptacles.
• Do not use generator with electrical
cords which are worn, frayed, bare or
otherwise damaged.
• Do not handle generator or electrical
cords while standing in water, while
barefoot, or while hands or feet are
wet.
• Do not allow unqualified persons or
children to operate or service
generator,
_E WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
,_ DANGER
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