Safety Rules - Craftsman 580.328391 Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES
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CAUT ON: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON..
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_ TACT SPARK PLUG, To PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,
ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR.
iMPORTANT
THIS GENERATOR IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. USING THIS GENERATOR INSIDE ANY BUILDING OR
ENCLOSURE, NCLUDING THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV), IS DANGEROUS.
FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION MAY RESULT. NO USER PERFORMED MODIFICATIONS, INCLUDING VENT NG OF EXHAUST
AND/OR COOLING VENTILATION, WILL ELIMINATE THE DANGER.
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If this unit is used for backup power in the event of e
a utility power failure, take the following steps: BE-
FORE CONNECTING THE GENERATOR TO AN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPEN THE MAIN CIR-
CUIT BREAKER OR MAIN SWITCH SERVING
THE SYSTEM TO ISOLATE THE GENERATOR
SYSTEM FROM THE ELECTRIC UTILITY. FAIL-
URE TO ISOLATE THE GENERATOR AND UTIL-
ITY SYSTEMS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO o
THE GENERATOR AND MAY ALSO RESULT IN
INJURY OR DEATH TO ELECTRIC UTILITY
WORKERS DUE TO BACKFEED OF ELECTRI-
CAL ENERGY. e
This generator supplies dangerously high electrical
voltages. Use care to prevent extremely hazardous
and possibly lethal electrical shock Never permit
any unqualified person(s) to operate or service the
unit.
DO NOT operate this equipment in the rain, while
standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or
feet are wet Dangerous electrical shock will resulL o
The spark arrestor muffler can become extremely
hot DO NOT operate this equipment in areas where
corrrbustible material such as grass, leaves or paper •
products can come in contact with the muffier.
Maintain all wiring, extension cords, etc. in good e
condition Worn, bare, frayed, or otherwise dam-
aged wiring and cord sets may cause dangerous
electrical shock and may also result in damage to
equipment and/or property, e
The National Electrical Code requires that the gem
erator be properly connected to an approved earth
ground. Local electrical codes may also require
proper grounding of the unit. See ASSEMBLY sec- =
tion for more grounding information
Wire gauge sizes of wiring and cord sets must be
large enough to handle the maximum electrical load
to which they wilt be subjected. Most devices re- e
quire cord sets rated 125 AC volts at 20 to 30
amperes or' 250 AC volts at 20 arnps (or greater).
Some devices may require a higher or lower rating o
Refer to the Owner's manual of the electrical device
for the manufacturer's recommendations Cord
sets that are too small in diameter or too long will o
overfreat, become damaged and may cause prop-
erty damage and/or electrical shock
The generator engine consumes oxygen and gives
off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas through its ex-
haust system. This dangerous gas, if breathed in
sufficient concentrations, can cause unconscious-
hess or even death_ Operate this equipment out-
doors only, in well ventilated areas where exhaust
gases cannot accumulate and endanger people or
animals.
WARNING: Engine exhaust from this product con-
tains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
Gasoline is extremely FLAMMABLE and its vapors
are EXPLOSIVE. Comply with all laws regulating
the storage and handling of gasoline.. DO NOT
permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in the
vicinity while handling gasoline. Avoid spilling
gasoline on a hot engine. DO NOT fill fuel tank
while engine is running or hot. Clean off any spilled
gasoline before starting engine.
DO NOT fill fuel tank completely full. Allow room at
top of tank for fuel expansion or fuel may expand
and overflow onto a hot engine
Drain all gasoline from tank before transporting your
generator inside your car or other vehicle.
DO NOT store the generator with fuel in tank where
gasoline vapors might reach an open flame, spark,
or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, dryer,
etc. FIRE or an EXPLOSION might resulL
DO NOT insert any object or tool through cooling air
slots or openings of the engine or generator, even
if the engine is not running Damage to the unit or
personal injury may resulL
DO NOT attempt to change the engine governed
speed_ Factory settings are correct when you re-
ceive the unit. Excessively high engine speeds may
result in injury or damage to equipment
DO NOT use the unit if it has been damaged. Repair
or replace all damaged or defective components
before you run the uniL
DO NOT permit children to operate or service the
generator.
Read your Owner's Manual carefully. Only persons
who are familiar with these safety rules and have
been properly instructed in the use of this product
should be permitted to use the product.
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. iT /
MEANS "ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."
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