Craftsman 580.325650 Operator's Manual page 4

WARNING
Generator produces hazardousvoltage.
_¢ Failureto isolate generator from power utility can
result in death or injury to electric utility workers
due to backfeed of electrical energy.
• When using generator for backup power, notify utility company.
Use approvedtransfer equipment to isolate generator from
electric utility.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)in any damp or
highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work.
• DO NOTtouch bare wires or receptacles.
. DO NOTuse generator with electrical cords which are worn,
frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
DO NOToperate generator in the rain or wet weather.
• DO NOThandle generator or electrical cords while standing in
water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
• DO NOTallow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generator.
WARNING
_,,,_ ontact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.
_ Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damagefuel tank causing a fire.
DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
• Code of FederalRegulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDAForest service
standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may havesimilar laws.
WARNING
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
• NEVERoperate generator without protective housing or covers.
. DO NOTwear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be
caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
. Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result
in
bodily injury.
Kickback will
pull
hand and arm
I1_< toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistanceis felt and
then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVERstart or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
WARNING
Fueland its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
. Turn generator OFFand let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
. DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
. Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleanerare in place.
. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causesfuel to
spill.
. This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRINGEQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff valve
OFF.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL INTANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves,water heaters, clothes dryers,
or other appliances that havepilot light or other ignition source
becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING
This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation
33CFR-183and should not be used on marine applications.
Failure to use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard approved
generator could result in death or serious injury and/or
property damage.