Important Safety Instructions - Briggs & Stratton 071038 Guide D'installation Et D'utilisation

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains
important instructions that should be followed during
installation and maintenance of the equipment.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
Electrical Shock
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal
injury hazard. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to designate a
degree or level of hazard seriousness. A safety symbol
may be used to represent the type of hazard. The signal
word NOTICE is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
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 addresses practices not related to personal injury.
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in
this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are,
therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work
method or operating technique that the manufacturer does
not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that
it is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that
the procedure, work method or operating technique that you
choose does not render the equipment unsafe.
WARNING Certain components in this product and
related accessories contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
NOTICE Only qualified electricians should attempt
installation of this equipment, which must strictly comply
with applicable codes, standards and regulations.
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WARNING Shock Hazard. Installing low and high
voltage wire in same conduit could result in death,
serious injury and/or property damage.
• Do not run low and high voltage wire in the same conduit
unless the insulation rating on ALL wiring is rated for
600V. See NEC for more information.
WARNING Failure to properly ground equipment
could cause electrocution resulting in death or
serious injury.
• Do not touch bare wires.
• Do not use equipment with worn, frayed, bare or
otherwise damaged wiring.
• Do not handle 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 equipment.
• In case of an accident caused by electrical shock,
immediately shut down all sources of electrical power
and contact local authorities. Avoid direct contact with
the victim.
WARNING Equipment contains high voltage that
could cause electrocution resulting in death or
serious injury.
• Despite the safe design of the system, operating this
equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance or
being careless could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE Improper treatment of equipment could damage
it and shorten its life.
• Use equipment only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
• Do not expose equipment to excessive moisture, dust,
dirt, or corrosive vapors.
• Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment.
Never work on the equipment when you are physically or
mentally fatigued.
• If connected devices overheat, turn them off and turn off
their circuit breaker/fuse.
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