Craftsman CMXGGAS030729 Operator's Manual page 9

Step 3: Generator Start Up
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator . Use the
following start instructions:
1 . Make sure unit is outdoors on a level surface .
NOTICE Failure to operate the unit on a level surface may
cause the unit to shut down .
2 . Turn the fuel valve to the on (I) position .
Fuel Valve
3 . Push choke lever to choke (
4 . Set engine switch to on (I) position .
Engine
Switch
5 . Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt . Then pull rapidly to start engine .
6 . Slowly move choke lever to run (
engine falters, move choke lever to half choke position
until engine runs smoothly, and then to run (
position .
NOTICE If engine starts but fails to run, see Low Oil
Shutdown in Features and Controls.
) position .
Choke Lever
) position . If
)
Step 4: Connecting Electrical Loads
Using Extension Cords
1 . Only use grounded cords marked for outdoor use rated
for your loads .
To provide power using extension
cords
Total Minimum Gauge, Outdoor Rated
Amperage
Up to 50 FT (15 M)
Up to 13A
16
Up to 15A
14
Up to 20A
12
Up to 30A
10
2 . Follow cord safety instructions .
3 . Install carbon monoxide alarm(s) .
4 . When operating generator with extension cords, make
sure it is located in an open, outdoor area, at least
20 ft . (6 .1 m .) from occupied spaces with exhaust
pointed away .
5 . Extension cords running directly into home, powering
indoor items IS NOT RECOMMENDED .
DANGER! Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a poisonous gas that will kill you in
minutes . You cannot smell it, see it, or taste it .
Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be
exposed to carbon monoxide gas .
• Extension cords running directly into the home
increase your risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
through openings .
• If an extension cord running directly into the home is
used to power indoor items, the operator recognizes
that this increases the risk of CO poisoning to people
inside the home and assumes that risk .
WARNING! Damaged or overloaded extension
cords could overheat, arc, and burn resulting in
death or serious injury .
NOTICE For generator output required see Generator
Capacity. Connect electrical loads in off position then turn
on for operation .
Operation
Up to 100 FT (30
M)
14
12
10
8
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