Craftsman 580.326311 Operator's Manual page 5

WARNING
_ Unintentional sparking can result in fire OF
_¢ electric shock.
WHENADJUSTINGOR MAKINGREPAIRSTO YOUR GENERATOR
. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHENTESTINGFOR ENGINESPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
. DO NOTcheck for spark with spark plug removed.
CAUTION
Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury
and damage to generator.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
DO NOTtamper with governed speed. Generator supplies
correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed
speed.
DO NOTmodify generator in any way.
NOTICE
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can
damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
DO NOT exceedthe generator's wattage/amperage capacity. See
Don't OverloadGenerator in the Operationsection.
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFFposition, then turn ON for
operation.
Turn electrical loads OFFand disconnect from generator before
stopping generator.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its life.
Use generator only for intended uses.
If you havequestions about intended use, ask dealeror contact
local service center.
Operate generator only on level surfaces.
DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or
corrosive vapors.
DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
If connected devices overheat,turn them off and disconnect
them from generator.
Shut off generator if:
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.