Briggs & Stratton GS2500, Руководство оператора

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NOTICE
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity could damage generator
and/or electrical devices connected to it.
• DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/amperage capacity. See Don’t Overload
Generator in the Operation section.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical loads.
• Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for operation.
• Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before stopping
generator.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator could damage it and shorten its life.
• Use generator only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact local service
center.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces.
• DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
• If connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect them from
generator.
• Shut off generator if:
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive which
could cause burns, fire or explosion resulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
• Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel
cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition
sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• DO NOT operate this product inside any building, carport, porch, mobile
equipment, marine applications, or enclosure.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to “
Choke ” position ( ).
WHEN TRANSPORTING, MOVING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers, or other
appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they could ignite
fuel vapors.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, structures or
damage fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death, serious
injury and/or property damage.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in
serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) of clearance on all sides of generator including overhead.
• Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark
arrester designed for the exhaust system installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as
the original parts.
WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or electric shock resulting
in death or serious injury.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it
cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
WARNING Starter and other rotating parts could entangle hands, hair,
clothing, or accessories resulting in serious injury.
• NEVER operate generator without protective housing or covers.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that could be caught in the
starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds could result in minor injury
and/or generator damage.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
• DO NOT tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine
speed.
• DO NOT modify generator in any way.