Equipment Safety

• Use fresh gas in your generator. If you do not plan to use your generator in 30 days, stabilize the gas with fuel stabilizer.
• Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable, allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before refueling.
• Maintain your generator according to the maintenance schedule for peak performance and safety.
• Coiled cords can get HOT, always uncoil cords and lay them in flat open locations.

Personal Safety

• Always read and follow the operator’s manual and all operating instructions.
• Always run your generator outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
• Use a battery-powered carbon monoxide detector when running your generator.
• Do not operate the engine near combustible materials.
• Place generator on level ground to operate.
• When using extension cords, be sure they are grounded, and are a sufficient wire gauge for the application. Heavy Duty outdoor rated cords will handle household appliance loads.
• Never plug your generator directly into your house circuit.
• If connecting a generator into your home electrical system, have a qualified electrician install an Emergency Manual Power Transfer System.

Emergency Manual Power Transfer System

Briggs & Stratton and Cutler-Hammer have teamed up to offer the newest emergency power transfer system.

The system allows fast, reliable use of portable generators. Co-branded by the two companies, this system was designed from the ground up for reliability, convenience and appearance. It is UL Listed and meets National Electrical Code and local electrical codes.

Installing a permanent transfer system allows you to choose which circuits will receive power; eliminates the hazard of using extension cords, usually through open windows and doors; and prevents dangerous power surges that can be fed back through utility lines by generators.

A manual transfer switch is a permanent, easy-to-use system for transferring power from your portable generator to your home's electrical system.

Emergency Power You Can Count On for:

• Furnace
• Well Pump
• Sump Pump
• Refrigerator
• Freezer
• Lights
• Television
• Microwave
• Home Healthcare
• Phone/Fax/Computer

Usage Tips

• Determine what appliances you will be able to run with the wattage guide.
• Perform a dry run of your generator to make sure you are familiar of how you will operate it during a power outage.
• Keep a flashlight handy to find your way to your generator.
• Keep your generator conveniently located.
• If your generator is equipped with electric start, keep the battery charged.
• Run your generator occasionally to keep the engine well lubricated.
• Keep an adequate supply of fresh gasoline and extension cords. Use fuel stabilizer if you plan on extended storage.
• Plug in appliances one at a time being careful not to overload the circuits
• Allow your generator to adequately cool-down before storing.
• Use a storage cover to keep the generator free of dirt and debris.