Briggs & Stratton 71017 - Manual (Page 3)

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.
NOTICE, 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.
NOTICE
• 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 hazardous 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