Don't Overload The Generator; Circuit Breaker; Overloads - Craftsman 580.327060 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
DON'T OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR
This generator is equipped with 20-amp circuit breakers,
which protect the unit against electrical overload. Over-
loading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity
can result in damage to the generator to connected electri-
cal devices. Observe the following, to prevent overloading
the unit.
Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be
connected at one time. This total should NOT be
greater than the generator's wattage capacity.
The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light
bulbs. The rated wattage of tools, appliances and
motors can usually be found on a data plate or decal
affixed to the device.
If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage,
mulitply 120 volts times ampere rating to determine
watts (volts x amps = watts).
Some electric motors,such as induction types, require
about two and a halt times more watts of power for
starting than for running. This surge of power lasts only
a few seconds when starting such motors. Make sure
you allow for this high starting wattage when selecting
electrical devies to connect to your generator. First,
figure the watts needed to start the largest motor. Add
to that figure the running watts of all other connected
loads.
The GUIDE below is provided to assist you in deter-
mining how many items your generator can operate at
one time.
WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE
RUNNING
WATTS
*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) ................................... 1700
Battery Charger (20 amp) ......................................... 500
Belt Sander (3") ........................................................ 1000
Chain Saw ................................................................ t200
Circular Saw (6-12/") ...................................... 800 to 1000
Coffee Maker ............................................................ 1000
*Compressor (1 HP) ................................................. 2000
*Compressor (3/4 HP) .............................................. 1800
*Compressor (1/2 HP) .............................................. 1400
Curling Iron ................................................................ 700
*Deep Freeze ............................................................ 500
Disc Sander (9") ....................................................... 1200
Edge Trimmer ............................................................ 500
Electric Nail Gun ...................................................... 1200
Electric Range (one element) ................................... 1500
Electric Skillet ............................. .............................. 1250
*Furnace Fan (1/3 HP) ............................................. 1200
Hair Dryer ................................................................. 1200
Hand Drill (1") ........................................................... 1100
Hand Drill (1/2") ............................................. 750 to 1000
Hand Drill (3/8") ......................................................... 500
Hand Drill (1/4") ......................................................... 250
Hedge Trimmer ......................................................... 450
Impact Wrench .......................................................... 500
*Jet Pump .................................................................. 800
RUNNING
WATTS
Lawn Mower ............................................................. 1200
Ught Bulb .................................................................. 100
Microwave Oven ....................................................... 700
*Milk Cooler ...................... _ ....................................... 1100
Oil Burner on Furnace .............................................. 300
Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu) ...................... 400
Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu) ........................ 225
Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu) ........................ 150
*Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP) ............................... 600
Paint Sprayer, Airless (handheld) ............................ 150
Radio ................................................................. 50 to 200
*Refrigerator .............................................................. 600
Slow Cooker.............................................................. 200
*Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP) ................................ 2800
*Submersible Pump (1 HP) ...................................... 2000
*Submersible Pump (1/2 HP) ................................... 1500
Sump Pump .............................................................. 600
*Table Saw (10")......................................... 1750 to 2000
Television ......................................................... 200 to 500
Weed Trimmer .......................................................... 500
* Allow 2-1/2 times the listed watts for starting these
devices.