Craftsman 919.679370 - Manual (Page 5)

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
AWARNING
RISK OF FIRE
HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREWEiT IT
Attempting to fill the fuei tank while the
engine is running.
Gasoline and gasoline vapors can
become ignited by coming in contact
with hot components such as the
muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from
an electrical spark.
Turn engine off and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank. Equip
area of operation with a fire extin­
guisher certified to handle gasoline
or fuel fires.
Sparks, fire, hot objects Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot
objects can cause gasoline or gasoline
vapors to ignite.
Add fuei to tank in well ventilated
area. Make sure there are no sources
of ignition nearthe generator.
Improper storage of fuel Improperly stored fuel could lead to ac­
cidental ignition. Fuel improperly secured
could get into the hands of children or
other unqualified persons.
Store fuel in a container designed to
hold gasoline. Store container in se­
cure location to prevent use by oth­
ers.
Inadequate ventilation for generator Materials placed against or nearthe gen­
erator or operating the generator in ar­
eas where the temperature exceeds 104°
F. ambient can interfere with its proper
ventilation features causing overheating
and possible ignition of the materials.
“Operate generator in a clean, dry,
well ventilated area a minimum of four
feet from any objects or wall, DO
NOT OPERATE UNIT INDOORS OR
IN ANY CONFINED AREA.
Tampering with factory set engine speed
settings.
Engine speed has been factory set to
provide safe operation. Tampering with
the engine speed adjustment could re­
sult in overheating of attachments and
could cause a fire.
Never attempt to “speedup” the en­
gine to obtain more performance.
Both the output voltage and fre­
quency will be thrown out of stan­
dard by this practice, endangering
attachments and the user.
Overfilling the fuel tank - fuel spillage. Spilled fuel and its vapors can become
ignited from hot surfaces or sparks.
Use care in filling the tank to avoid
spilling fuel. Make sure fuel cap is
secured tightly and check engine
for fuel leaks before starting
engine. Move generator away from
refueling area or any spillage before
starting engine. Allow for fuel
expansion. Keep maximum fuel
level % inch below the tip of the
fuel tank. Never refuel with the
engine running.
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