Craftsman 580.675512 Operator's Manual page 5

A. WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage.
'_,||h Failure to 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.
A. WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can
result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and
,_arm toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
• Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowlyuntil resistance isfelt
andthenpull rapidlyto avoidkickback.
• NEVER startor stop engine with electrical d evicespluggedin
andturnedon.
A. WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in
serious burns.
_ _ Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOTtouch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keepat least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearanceon all sides of
generator including overhead.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code,Section
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section
4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may havesimilar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must be the sameand installed in the same
position as the original parts.
A. WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns
or death.
WHENADDINGOR DRAINING FUEL
• Turn generator OFFand let it cool at least2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
• Keepfuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHENSTARTINGEQUIPMENT
• Ensurespark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleanerare in place.
• DO NOTcrank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATINGEQUIPMENT
• DO NOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to
spill.
• This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine
applications.
WHEN TRANSPORTING,MOVING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff
valve OFF.
• DO NOTtip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to
spill.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORINGFUELOR EQUIPMENTWITH FUEL iN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers, or other appliancesthat have pilot light or other ignition
source becausethey can ignite fuel vapors.
Ak WARNING
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This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation
33CFR-183and should not be used on marine applications.
Failureto use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard approved
generator could result in death or serious injury and/or property
damage.