Do and don’t chart, Caution – Sears 580.32601 User Manual
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Section 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DO AND DON’T CHART
DO
DON’T
1.
DO read all instructions in this Manual
before operating your alternator.
2. DO unplug all power cords from alternator
outlets before starting or stopping the unit,
3. DO add up wattages of all equipment to be
powered by the alternator at one time. This
total must not exceed 4500 watts.
4. DO remember that some electric motors re
quire more WATTS of power for starting than
for running.
5. DO make sure that wire gauge sizes of elec
trical cords are large enough to handle the
maximum anticipated amperage.
6.
DO comply with laws pertaining to the
storage and handling of gasoline.
7. DO comply with all Instructions in Section
3 of this Manual (MAINTENANCE.)
8. DO disconnect wire from engine spark plug
before working on or around the alternator.
This will prevent accidental starting of the
engine.
1. DON’T fill the gas tank while the engine is
running or in the dark. Gasoline spillage on a
hot engine can cause fire or an explosion.
2. DON’T run the alternator in any enclosed
space.
Gasoline
engines
consume
oxygen
and give off DEADLY carbon monoxide,
3. DON’T install the alternator in any compart
ment that will restrict the free flow of cooling
air. Without this free flow of cooling air,
serious heat damage to the alternator will oc
cur.
4. DON’T attempt to change engine governed
speed. High operating speeds are extremely
dangerous. The alternator will produce the re
quired voltage and frequency ONLY AT 1800
RPM.
5. DON’T run the engine with the air cleaner
removed. Serious damage to the engine can
result.
6. DON’T unplug or plug in electrical power
cords while standing in water, while barefoot,
or while hands are wet. Dangerous electrical
shock can result.
7.
DON’T touch muffler, exhaust piping, or
engine. They become HOT and will cause
serious burns.
A
CAUTION
Engines are shipped without oil. Any attempt to start the engine before the recommended
oil has been properly added to the engine crankcase will result in an engine failure.
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