Safety Rules - Briggs & Stratton 01938-0 Manual De Instalación Y Arranque Rápido

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SAFETY RULES

The safety alert symbol (
(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a
safety message to alert you to hazards. 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, might result in
minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used
without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could
result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to
avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.
Only qualified electricians and gaseous fuel
technicians should attempt installation of this
generator, which must strictly comply with
applicable codes, standards and regulations.
Generator produces powerful voltage.
Failure to properly ground generator can result
in electrocution.
Failure 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.
• 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.
• If you must work around a unit while it is operating, stand on
an insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generator.
• In case of an accident caused by electrical shock, immediately
shut down the source of electrical power and contact the
local authorities. Avoid direct contact with the victim.
• Before performing any maintenance on the generator,
disconnect the battery cable indicated by a NEGATIVE,
NEG or (-) first.When finished, reconnect that cable last.
• After your Home Standby Generator is installed, the
generator may crank and start without warning any time there
is a power failure.To prevent possible injury, always set the
AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to OFF, remove the service
disconnect from the disconnect box AND remove the
15 Amp fuse BEFORE working on the equipment.
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WARNING
WARNING
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WARNING
Propane and Natural Gas are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
• Install the fuel supply system according to applicable fuel-gas
codes.
• Before placing the Home Standby Generator into service, the
fuel system lines must be properly purged and leak tested.
• After the generator is installed, you should inspect the fuel
system periodically.
• NO leakage is permitted.
• DO NOT operate engine if smell of fuel is present or other
explosive conditions exist.
• DO NOT smoke around the generator.Wipe up any oil spills
immediately. Ensure that no combustible materials are left in
the generator compartment. Keep the area near the generator
clean and free of debris.
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.
CAUTION
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.
• Despite the safe design of the Home Standby Generator,
operating this equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance
or being careless can cause possible injury or death.
• Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment.
NEVER work on the equipment when you are physically or
mentally fatigued.
• 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.
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