Safety Rules - Craftsman 580.326720 Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES
,_ CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON-
TACT SPARK PLUG, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SE'i-rlNG 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, INCLUDING THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV), IS DANGEROUS.
FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION MAY RESULT. NO USER PERFORMED MODIFICATIONS, INCLUDING VENTING OF EXHAUST
AND/OR COOUNG VENTILATION, WILL ELIMINATE THE DANGER.
• If this unit is used for backup power in the event of
a utilitypower failure, take the followingsteps: BE-
FORECONNECTING 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
THE GENERATOR AND MAY ALSO RESULT IN
INJURY OR DEATH TO ELECTRIC UTILITY
WORKERS DUE TO BACKFEED OF ELECTRI-
CAL ENERGY.
• 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 result.
• The spark arrestor muffler can become extremely
hot. DO NOT operate this equipment in areas where
combustible material such as grass, leaves or paper
products can come in contact with the muffler.
• Maintain all wiring, extension cords, etc., in good
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.
• The National Electrical Code requires that the gen-
erator be properly connected to an approved earth
ground. ;Local electrical codes may also require
proper grounding of the unit. See ASSEMBLY sec-
tionJ.or rnO" regroundirlg information.
= Wire gauge-size_ of wiring and cord sets must be
' large enough_o h_ndle the maximum electrical load
;; to whtch ithey_ wil|beisubjected. Most devices re-
quire_cord sets I'atel_l 125 AC volts at 20 to 30
• amperes'or 250 AC yolts at 20 amps (or greater).
Some devices may require a higher or lower rating.
Refer to the Owner's manual of the electrical device
for the man.ufacture)fs recommendations. Cord
sets that;are_tooismall in diameter or too long will
overheat; _m_ d_maged and may cause prop-
erty damage !an_or _lectdcal shock.
• The Oenerator e_gin_ consumes oxygen and gives
off DEADLY ica_on _onoxide gas through its ex-
haust system. This dangerous gas, if breathed in
sufficient concentrations, can cause unconscious-
rfess _or eve_ ddathJ Operate this equipment out-
doors only, in well ventilated areas where exhaust
gases cannot accumulate and endanger people or
animals.
• 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 result.
• 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 result.
• 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 ithas been damaged. Repair
or replace all damaged or defective components
before you run the unit.
• DO NOT permit children to operate or service the
generator.
• Read your Owner's Manual carefully. Only persons
who are familiar with these safety.I;ules and have
been properly instructed in the use of this product
should be permitted to use the product.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT
MEANS "ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."