Do Not Overload The Generator; Volt Battery - Craftsman 580.327122 Owner's Manual

Connecting Electrical Loads
• Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few
minutes after starting.
• Do Not connect 240 Volt loads to 120 Volt
receptacles.
• Do Not connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
• Do Not connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC, single
phase, 60 Hertz electrical loads.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. Add up
the rated watts (or amps) of all loads to be
connected at one time. This total should not be
greater than the rated wattage/amperage capacity
of the generator. See "Don't Overload the
Generator" on page 8.
Stopping the Engine
• Unplug all electrical loads from the unit. Never start
or stop the engine with electrical devices plugged
in and turned on.
• Let the engine run at no-load for two minutes to
stabilize the units internal temperatures.
• Move the Run/Stop switch to "STOP" position.
Low Oil Shutdown
Sensing Low Oil Level
If the system senses low oil level during operation, the
engine shuts down. As the system shuts down, the
low oil light (contained in the Run/Stop switch) blinks.
However, once the engine has stopped rotating, this
light will go off.
Restarting
If you attempt to restart the engine after such a
shutdown and have not corrected the low oil level, the
engine will not start and the light will blink as you try to
start it. Check the oil and refill the oil in accordance
with the instructions on page 6.
Charging a Battery
_ ARNING! Storage batteries emit explosive
gas while charging that remains around a
battery for a long time after it has been charged.
The slightest spark can ignite the gas, causing
an explosion that can shatter the battery and
cause blindness or other injury.
_ ARNING! Do Not permit smoking, open
flame, sparks or any other source of heat
around a battery. Do Not use a lighter or other
flame for checking battery fluid levels. Wear
protective goggles, rubber apron and rubber
gloves when working around a battery. Battery
electrolyte fluid is an extremely caustic sulfuric
acid solution that can cause severe burns. Do
Not permit fluid contact with eyes, skin, clothing,
etc. If spill occurs, flush area with clear water
immediately.
Your generator has the capability of recharging a
discharged 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage
battery. Do Not use the unit to charge any 6 Volt
batteries. Do Not use the unit to crank an engine
having a discharged battery.
To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows:
• If necessary, clean battery posts or terminals.
• Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary,
add ONLY distilled water to cover separators in
battery cells. Do Not use tap water.
• If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make
sure they are installed and are tight.
• Connect battery charge cable connector plug to
panel receptacle identified by the words
"12 VOLT D.C."
• Connect battery charge cable clamp with red
handle to battery post or terminal indicated by
POSITIVE, POS or (+).
12 VOLT D.C.
RECEPTACLE
POS NEG
12 VOLT BATTERY
• Connect battery charge cable clamp with black
handle to battery post or terminal indicated by
NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-).
• Start engine. Let the engine run while battery
recharges.
• When battery has charged, shut down engine (see
"Stopping the Engine").
NOTE: Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery
state of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer
manufacturer's instructions carefully. Generally, a
battery is considered to be at 100% state of charge
when specific gravity of its fluid (as measured by
hydrometer) is 1.260 or higher.