Craftsman 580.327270 - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFETY RULES
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG VMRE 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.
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IMPORTANT
THIS GENERATOR IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. USING THIS GENERATOR INSIDE ANY BUILDING OR
ENCLOSURE, INCLUDING THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE {RVi; IS DANGEROUS.
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 évent of
a utility power failure, take the foliowing 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 preventextremely hazardous
and possibly lethal electrical shock. Never permit
any unqualified personis) to operate or service the
unit.
DO NOT operate this equipment in the rain, while
standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or
feet are wet 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 result in damage to
equipment and/or property.
The National Electrical Code requires that the gen­
erator be properly connected to an approved earth
ground. Local electrical codes may also require
proper grounding of toe unit See ASSEMBLY sec­
tion for more grounding information.
Wire gauge sizes of wiring and cord sets must be
large enough to handle toe maximum electrical load
to which they will be subiected. Most déyices ré-
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 toe Owner's manual of toe electrical device
for toe 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 monojdde gas through its ex-
haustsystemvThis dangerous gas, if breathed in
sufficient concentrations, can cause unconscious­
ness or even deato. Operate this equipment out­
doors only, in well ventilated areas where exhaust
gases cannot accumulate and endanger people or
animals.
WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
Gasoline is extremely FLAMMABLE and its vapors
are EXPLOSIVE. Comply with ail laws regulating
toe storage and handling of gasoline. DO NOT
permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in toe
vicinity while handling gasoline. Avoid spilling
gasoline on a hot engine. DO NOT fill foel tank
while engine is running or hot Clean off any spilled
gasoline before starting engine.
DO NOT fill feel tank completely full. Allowroom at
top of tank for fuel expansion or fuel may expand
and overflowonto a hot engine.
Drain all gasoline from tank before transporting your
generator inside your car or other vehicle.
DO NOT store toe 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 insertany objector tool through cooling air
slots or openings of the engine or generator, even
if toe engine is not running. Damage to toe unit or
personal injury may result
DO NOT attempt to change toe engine governed
speed.. Factory settings are correct when you re­
ceive toe unit Excessively high engine speeds may
result in injury or damage to'equipment
DO NOT use toe unit if it has been damaged. Repair
or replace all damaged or defective components
before you run toe unit
DO NOT permit children to operate or service toe
generator.
Read your Owner's Manual carefully. Only persons
who are familiar with these safety rules and have
been properly instructed in toe use of this product
should be permitted to use toe product
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS "ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."