Craftsman 580.327071 - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY RULES
CAUTiON- ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON­
TACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING.
ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR
IMPORTANT
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THIS GENERATOR IS DESIGNED OUTDOTR USE^^^ S g I r OUS
FNPl OSURE INCLUDING THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT OP A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IRVL IS D^GfcHOU^
FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION MAY RESULT NO USER PERFORMED MODIFICATIONS, INCLUDING VENTING OF EXHAUST
AND/OR COOLING VENTILATION. WILL ELIMINATE THE DANGER
if this unit is used for backup power in the event of
a utility power failure, lake the following steps: BE­
FORE CONNECTING THE GENERATOR TO AN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPEN THE MAIN CIR­
CUIT BREAKER OR MAIN SWITCH SERVING
THE SYSTEM TO ISOLATE THE GENERATOR
SYSTEM FROM THE ELECTRIC UTILITY. FAIL­
URE TO ISOLATE THE GENERATOR AND UTIL­
ITY SYSTEMS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE GENERATOR AND MAY ALSO RESULT IN
INJURY OR DEATH TO ELECTRIC UTILITY
WORKERS DUE TO BACKFEED OF ELECTRI­
CAL ENERGY
This generator supplies dangerously high electrical
voltages Use care to prevent extremely hazardous
and possibly lethal electrical shock Never permit
any unqualified person(s} to operate or service the
unit
DO NOT operate this equipment in the rain, while
standing in water, while isarefoot, or while hands or
feet are \«et Dangerous electrical shock will result
The spark arrestor muffler can become extremely
hot. DO NOT operate this equipment in areas where
combustible material such as grass, leaves or paper
products can come in contact with the muffler
Maintain all wiring, extension cords, etc , in good
condition. Worn, bare, frayed, or otherwise dam­
aged wiring and cord sets may cause dangerous
electrical shock and may also resull in damage to
equipment and/or property.
The National Electrical Code requires that the gen­
erator be property connected to an approved earth
ground Local electrical codes may also require
proper grounding of the unit. See ASSEMBLY sec­
tion for more grounding information
Wire gauge sizes of wiring and cord sets must be
large enough to handle the maximum electrical toad
to which they wii1 be subjected Most devices re­
quire cord sets rated 125 AC volts at 20 to 30
amperes or 250 AC volts at 20 amps (or greater)
Some devices may require a higher or lower rating
Refer to the Owner's manual of the electrical device
for the manufacturer's recommendations Cord
sets that are too small in diameter or too long will
overheat, become damaged and may cause prop­
erty damage and/or electrical shock
The generator engine consumes oxygen and gives
off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas through its ex­
haust system. This dangerous gas, if breathed in
sufficient concentrations, can cause unconscious­
ness or even death. Operate this equipment out­
doors oniy, in well ventilated areas where exhaust
gases cannot accumulate and endanger people or
animais
WARNING: Engine exhaust from this product con­
tains chemicais known, in certain quantities, to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm
Gasoline is extremely FLAMMABLE and Its vapors
are EXPLOSiVE Comply with al! laws regulating
the storage and handling of gasoline DO NOT
permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heal in the
vicinity while handling gasoline Avoid spilling
gasoline on a hot engine DO NOT fill fuel tank
while engine is running or hot Clean off any spilled
gasoline before starting engine.
DO NOT fill fuel tank completely fui! Allow room at
top of lank for fuel expansion or fuel may expand
and overflow onto a hot engine
Drain all gasoline from tank before transporting your
generator inside your car or other vehicle
DO NOT store the generator with fuel in tank where
gasoline vapors might reach an open flame, spark,
or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, dryer,
etc, FIRE or an EXPLOSION might result
DO NOT insert any object or too! through cooling air
slots or openings of the engine or generator, even
if the engine is not running Damage to the unit or
personal injury may result
DO NOT attempt to change the engine governed
speed . Factory settings are correct when you re­
ceive the unit Excessively high engine speeds may
result in injury or damage to equipmenf .
DO NOT use the unit if it has been damaged Repair
or replace al! damaged or defective components
before you run the unit
DO NOT permit children to operate or service the
generator
Read your Owner's Manual carefully. Only persons
who are familiar with these safety rules and have
been properly instructed in the use of this product
should be permitted to use the product.
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, IT
MEANS “ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.”