Important Safety Information - Craftsman 580.675512 Operator's Manual

Read this manual carefully and becomefamiliar
_ with your generator. Knowits appJicati0ns, its
limitati0ns, and any hazardsinv01ved.
important Safety information
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in
this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are,
therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work
method or operating technique that the manufacturer does
not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it
is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that the
procedure, work method or operating technique that you
choose does not render the generator unsafe.
SafetySymbols and Meanings
Toxic Fumes Hazardous Chemical
Electrical S hock
Fire
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MovingParts
Flying Objects Hot Surface
Kickback
,_. The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal
injury hazard.A signal word (DANGER,WARNING,or
CAUTION)is used with the alert symbol to designate a
degree or level of hazardseriousness. A safety symbol may
be used to represent the type of hazard.The signal word
NOTICEis used to address practices not relatedto personal
injury.
_k BANGERindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
_k WARNINGindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
_k CAUTIONindicates a hazardwhich, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICEaddress practices not related to personal injury.
A. DANGER Contents are harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Avoid contact to eyes, skin or clothing. DO NOTtake internally. Avoid breathing
the mist or vapor. Overexposureto eyes
or skin can cause irritation. Keep stabilizer out of the
reachof children.
Fuel stabilizer is a hazardous chemical.**
* FreshStart®fuelcapis designed to holda cartridge which
containsfuelstabilizer.
* If SWALLOWED,call physician immediately. DO NOT induce
vomiting. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. In case of eye or skin
contact, flush with water for 15 minutes.
* Store unopened cartridges in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.
Keep open cartridge in fuel cap, and fuel cap closed on fuel tank
when not in use.
* In the case of an emergency, contact a physician immediately
and call 1-800-424-9300 for material safety information.
**Fuel stabilizer contains: 2,6-di-tret-butylphenol (128-39-2) and aliphatic petroleum
distillate (64742-47-8).
Using a generator indoors CAN KiLL YOU IN MINUTES,
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, This is
a poison you cannot see or smell.
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NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN JFdoors
and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents,
A. WARNING Running engine gives off carbon
_ onoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness,vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate generator O NLY outdoors.
• Install a batteryoperatedcarbonmonoxide alarmnearthe
bedrooms.
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Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
DO NOTstart or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area,
(even if windows and doors are open), including the generator
compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
A. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
A. WARNING Certain components in this product and
relatedaccessories contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.