Craftsman 580.329120 Owner's Manual page 3

The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
A AUTION! Before using this product, read this
manual and follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
WARNING! You must isolate the generator
from the electric utility by opening the electrical
system's main circuit breaker or main switch if
this unit is used for backup power. Failure to
isolate the generator from the power utility
may result in injury or death to electric utility
workers and damage to the generator due to
a backfeed of electrical energy. When used as
backup power, the local power utility must be
notified.
DANGER! Generator exhaust gases contain
DEADLY carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide, if breathed in sufficient
concentrations, will cause unconsciousness
or death. Operate this equipment outdoors
where adequate ventilation is available.
CAUTION! To prevent accidental starting when
setting up, transporting, adjusting or making
repairs to your generator, always disconnect
spark plug wire and place the wire where it
cannot contact the spark plug.
• The unit requires an adequate flow of cooling air
for its continued proper operation. Never operate
the unit inside any room or enclosure where the
free flow of cooling air into and out of the unit might
be obstructed. Allow at least 3 feet of clearance on
all sides of generator or you could damage the unit.
• The generator produces dangerously high voltage
that can cause extremely hazardous electrical
shock. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals,
etc. Never permit any untrained person to operate
or service the generator.
• Do Not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for
fuel expansion. If tank is overfilled, fuel can
overflow onto a hot engine and cause FIRE or an
EXPLOSION.
• Never operate the generator:
in rain; in any enclosed compartment; when
connected electrical devices overheat; if electrical
output is lost; if engine or generator sparks; if flame
or smoke is observed while unit is running; if unit
vibrates excessively.
• Never handle any kind of electrical cord or device
while standing in water, while barefoot or while
hands or feet are wet. Dangerous electrical shock
will result.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter in any damp
or highly conductive area (such as metal decking or
steel work).
• Do Not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise
damaged electrical cord sets with the generator.
Using any defective cord set may result in electrical
shock or damage to property.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces and
where it will not be exposed to excessive moisture,
dirt, dust or corrosive vapors.
• Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are
EXPLOSIVE. Do Not permit smoking, open flames,
sparks or heat in the vicinity while handling
gasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine.
Comply with all laws regulating storage and
handling of gasoline.
• Never store generator with fuel in tank where
gasoline vapors might reach an open flame or
spark or pilot light (as on a furnace, water heater or
clothes dryer). FIRE or EXPLOSION may result.
• Never add fuel while unit is running.
• Never start or stop the unit with electrical loads
connected to receptacles AND with connected
devices turned ON. Start the engine and let it
stabilize before connecting electrical loads.
Disconnect all electrical loads before shutting down
the generator.
• Do Not insert any object through cooling slots of
the engine-generator.
NOTE: Your generator is equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. The spark arrester must be
maintained in effective working order by the owner/
operator. In the State of California, a spark arrester is
required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands.
,_ THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. IT IS USED TO ALERT YOU TO POTENTIAL PERSONAL INJURY HAZARDS. OBEY ALL SAFETY MESSAGES THAT FOLLOW THIS
SYMBOL TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH.