Craftsman 580.327122 Owner's Manual page 5

TO REMOVE GENERATOR FROM
CARTON
• Slice two corners at end of carton from top to
bottom so the panel can be folded down fiat, then
remove all packing material.
• Remove the generator and contents from the
shipping carton.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check all contents against those listed below:
• Main unit
• Engine oil
• Owner's manual
• Battery charge cables
If any parts are missing or damaged, call the
generator helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
ADJUST GUIDE HANDLE
Your generator is equipped with a wheel kit for easy
maneuvering. After you remove the generator from the
carton, adjust the guide handle. Use the following
steps:
• Loosen knobs of the guide handle as shown.
• Raise the guide handle and tighten the knobs to
hold the handle in place.
CORD SETS / CONNECTOR PLUGS
120 Volt Cord Sets
Use only high quality, well-insulated, extension cords
with the generator's 120 Volt electrical receptacles.
Each outlet socket is protected against overload by a
20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. Use each
receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single phase,
60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts
(2.4 kW) of power.
CAUTION! Although each receptacle is rated
for 120 Volts at 20 Amps (2,400 watts or
2.4 kW), the generator is rated for a total of
2,500 watts. Powering loads that exceed the
wattage capacity of the generator can damage it
or cause serious injuries. The total of loads
powered through these receptacles should not
exceed 20 Amps.
Check the ratings of all extension cords before you
use them. Such cords should be rated for 125 Volt AC
loads at 20 Amps (or greater) for most electrical
devices. Some devices, however, may not require this
type of extension cord. Check the owner's manuals of
those devices for their recommendations.
Keep extension cords as short as possible, preferably
less than 15 feet long, to prevent voltage drop and
possible overheating of wires.
HOW TO USE YOUR GENERATOR
If you have any problems operating your generator
after reading the manual, please call the generator
helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
Grounding The Generator
The National Electrical Code requires that the frame
and external electrically conductive parts of this
generator be properly connected to an approved earth
ground. Local electrical codes may also require proper
grounding of the unit. For that purpose, a grounding
wing nut is provided on the generator housing.
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Grounding f
Wing Nut