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          CO Guard

          CO Guard® Carbon Monoxide Shutdown

          Advanced Detection. Added Protection.

          This all-new, patent-pending technology shuts down your generator when harmful levels of carbon monoxide accumulate in the generator's operating area. Find CO Guard® technology on multiple brand models beginning in Spring of 2019.

          CO Guard Camping
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          • Advanced Detection. Added Protection.

            Our industry-leading carbon monoxide (CO) shutdown technology is designed to shut off the portable generator if harmful levels of CO accumulate in the generator's operating area.

          • No False Shutdowns.

            CO Guard®'s patent-pending algorithm protects users from false shutdowns, even when the generator is providing maximum output in heavy-wind conditions.

          • Portable Generator Safety

            As a member of the Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association, Briggs & Stratton invites homeowners to visit www.TakeYourGeneratorOutside.com to learn more about portable generator safety.

          Rated in accordance per PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturer's Association) standard ANSI/PGMA G300-2018.
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