Operator Safety; Important Safety Instructions; Safety Symbols And Meanings - Briggs & Stratton 80012812WST Manual Del Operario

Operator Safety

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains
important instructions that should be followed during the
initial set-up, the operation, and the maintenance of the
equipment. Save these original instructions for future
reference.

Safety Symbols and Meanings

FIRE MOVING
PARTS
TOXIC KICKBACK
FUMES
WEAR EYE HAZARDOUS
PROTECTION CHEMICAL
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MANUAL
FUEL
SHUT-OFF
The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety
information about hazards that can result in personal injury.
A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used
with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the
potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may
be used to represent the type of hazard.
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SHOCK
EXPLOSION
HOT
SURFACE
SLOW OIL
FUEL AMPUTATION
HAZARD
ROLL-OVER
HAZARD
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 indicates a situation that could result in
damage to the product.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
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chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Certain components in this product and its related
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accessories contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
CHOKE
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
FUEL
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate equipment ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.