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MANUAL IVtodel No, 919,679370 Read Safety Guidelines and All Instructions Carefully Before Operating SoBd by Sears MGP°679370A 8/f2/99 • SAFETY GUUDELUNES ASSEMBLY OPERATUON MAUNTENANOE o TROUBLESNOOTUNG REPAUR PARTS Canada, inc°, Toroato, Oat, MSB288...
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman instructions in this owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship.
SAFETY This manual contains information that is important for you to know understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROB- LEMS. "To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
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READ AND ATTEMPTING RBSK OF ELECTROCUTBON HAZARD Operation of generator in rain, wet, icy, or flooded conditions. Use of worn damaged, undersized or un- grounded extension cords. Placing generator on or against highly conductive surface, such as a steel walkway or metal roof. Improper connection of items to gen- erator.
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READ AN{) UNDERSTAND ATTEMPTBNG HAZARD Attempting to fill the fuel tank while the engine is running. Sparks, fire, hot objects Improper storage of fuel Inadequate ventilation for generator Tampering with factory set engine speed settings. Overfilling the fuel tank - fuel spillage. ALL VARNmNGS TO OPERATE GENERATOR°...
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READ AN{) UNDERSTAND ATTEMPTBNG Risk of injury HAZARD Fire, hhalafion, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces RiSK OF BREATHING HATARD Gasoline engines produce toxic carbon monoxide exhaust fumes. ALL VARNmNG$ TO OPERATE GENERATOR. Property Damage Trans_ Generator WHAT COULD HAPPEN Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could result in fire or breathing hazard, seri- ous injury or death can resulL Fuel or oil leaks will damage carpet, paint or other...
READ AN{) UNDERSTAND ATTEMPTBNG HAZARD Operation of generator in careless manner. Operation of voltage sensitive appli= ances without a voltage surge protec- tor. HAZARD Contact with hot engine and generator components. HAZARD Contact with moving parts can result in serious injury. ALL WARNmNGS TO OPERATE GENERATOR°...
READ AND UNDERSTAND ATTEMPTBNG HAZARD Lifting a very heavy object. Read Owner's Manual Safety, _ This product is not equipped with a spark arresting muffHer. If the product will be used around flammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark attester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California.
KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this Owner's IVianual and Safety Rules be_ fore operation of your Generator, illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save the manual for future references. FUEL TANK= Capacity of 4 US gallons. CHOKE SWITCH= Lever used to start cold engine.
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(Combined total from both outlets) FULL POWER SWmTCH Your Craftsman generator has a full power switch on the controi panel This switch has two positions: 120 VOLT ONLY, and 120/240 VOLT. 120 Position When placed in the 120 position, (Shown below) every re- ceptacb on the panel will be converted to a 120 volt recep- tacb.
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OBTAmNING ELECTRBC_TY There are basicaiiy two ways to obtain eiectrbity form a generator: Use of extension cords directly form the generator to the appiiance, iights, toois, etc. Use of a doubie-throw transfer switch instaiied directly to the main eHectrbaHsuppiy outside of the house.
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Use of SAES0 oii below 40°F (4°C) wiii result in hard start- ing and possible engine damage due to inadequate lubri- cation. Lew Oil Shutdown Your Craftsman generator engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutdown. Low Oil Shutdown is a safetydevice designed to protect your engine from damage in the event the oil level in the crankcase is low.
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Cennectin9 Electrical Loads Let engine run and warm up for about five minutes Piug in the desired 120 or 240 voits toob. DO NOT connect 240 volt equipment to the 120 volt duplex receptacles. DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the panel receptacles.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATBON$ The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negHigence. To receive full vaHuefrom the warranty, operator must maintain the generator as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to maintaining your generator.
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Before running engine, clean muffler area to remove all combustible debris. Carburetor The carburetor of your generator is pre-set The carburetor should not be tampered erator is used at an altitude in excess mance may be affected. If so consult Sears Service Center regarding high altitude set changes.
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Engine will not start No electrical output Repeated circu# breaker tripping Generator overheating No auto idle DC does not have power with the circuit breaker depressed Low on fuel or oil. Ignition switch in "Off" position. Faulty spark plug. Choke in wrong position. Fuel shut-off valve in closed position.
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Briggs & Stratton C orporation (B&S), the and the United States Environmental Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) lathe interest of the environment, B&S engines that meet stdct emis= sion requirementsarelabeled,"Thisengineconformsto California emission regulations for ULGE engines and U.S. EPA Phase I regulations for smatl non-road engines."...
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Bnggs &Stratton w elcomes warranty r epair a ndapologizes to youfor beinginconvenienced. AnyAuthorized S ervice Deamer may perform warranty repairs. Most w arranty repairs arehandled r outinely, butsometimes requests forwarranty service m ay not b eappropriate. Forexample, warranty wou0d notappHy ifengine d amage o ccurred because ofmisuse, lack ofroutine m aintenance, shipping, handling, warehousing or improper installation.
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Dear Customer, In manufacturing this product, many steps have been taken to provide you with the highest quality. Unfortunately, errors or omissions occasionally occur. In the event that you find a missing or defective part, please contact your nearest Sears store. SERVICEAND REPAIR PARTS CALL 1.,800-665-4455 Keep this number...