Operation - Craftsman 919.679501 Owner's Manual

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
HAZARD
Operation of generator in careless
manner.
Operation of voltage sensitive appli-
ances without a voltage surge pro-
tector,
Raising or suspending generators
equipped with lift rings improperly
Operating generator while sus-
pended
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
All sources of energy include the po-
tential for injury. Unsafe operation or
maintenance of your generator could
lead to serious injury or death to you or
others.
Any gasoline operated household gen-
erator will incur voltage variations caus-
ing damage to voltage sensitive appli-
ances or could result in fire.
Generator could fall causing serious in-
jury or death to you or others.
Improper raising or suspending can
cause damage to the generator.
Generator will not operate properly and
will cause damage to the generator and
could cause serious injury or death to
you or others.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Review and understand all of
the operating instructions and
warnings in this manual.
• Become familiar with the
operation and controls of the
generator. Know how to shut it
off quickly.
• Equip area of operation with a
fire extinguisher certified to
handle gasoline or fuel fires.
• Keep children or others away
from the generator at all times.
Always use a U.L listed voltage sen-
sitive surge protector to connect
voltage sensitive appliances (TV,
computer, stereo, etc.). Failure to
use a U.L listed voltage surge
protector will void the warranty on
your generator.
Notice: A multiple outlet strip is not
a surge protector make sure you use
a U.L listed voltage surge protec-
tor.
Always use proper connecting pro-
cedures as described in this manual
when connecting cables, chains, or
straps for raising or suspending gen-
erators equipped with lift rings.
Always use cables, chains, or straps
rated at 2000 Ibs working load or
more to raise or suspend generator.
Never operate generator while sus-
pended or in an unlevel position.
Always operate generate on a flat,
level surface.
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