Craftsman 580.323600 Owner's Manual page 4

WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
Fill fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
_/HEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
fuel to spill.
This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or
marine applications.
_/HEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFF.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
_/HEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN
TANK
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Allow equipment to cool before touching,
CAUTION
DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator
supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when
running at governed speed.
DO NOT modify generator in any way.
CAUTION
See "Don't Overload Generator" on page 10.
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connectin
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON
for operation.
Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generatol
before stopping generator.
CAUTION
Use generator only for intended uses.
If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact Sears.
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.
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