IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
The safety alert symbol (
) is used with a signal word
(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.
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 transfer switch unsafe.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
• DO NOT use transfer switch 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 transfer switch.
• In case of an accident caused by electrical shock, immediately
shut down the source of electrical power and contact local
authorities. Avoid direct contact with the victim.
Failure to properly ground transfer switch can
result in electrocution.
WARNING
• Use transfer switch only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact Briggs and Stratton Power Products.
• DO NOT expose transfer switch 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.
Improper treatment of transfer switch can damage it
and shorten its life.
CAUTION
• Despite the safe design of the transfer switch, operating this
equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance or being
careless can cause possible injury or death.
Transfer Switch contains high voltage that can
cause personal injury or death.
WARNING
• Licensed electrician must perform installation of transfer
switch.
• Follow all applicable federal, state and local codes, standards
and regulations.
Contact with live parts can cause electric shock
or burn.
WARNING
