Carton Contents - Craftsman 580.327700 Owner's Manual

CARTON CON'TENTS 120-VOLT CORD SETS
Tt_e following parts are shipped loose with your
Generator:
" Main Unit -- Generator with wheels and guide handle
o Wire Form
o Battery Charge Cabtes
Become familiar with each piece before assembling the
Generator Check all contents against the illustration on
Page 6 If any parts are missing or damaged, call the
Gene_atoI Helpline at t-800-222-3136.
TO REMOVE GENERATOR FROM
CARTON
Use only high qualibi, weIFinsutated, extension cords with
the generator's 120-volt type electrical receptacles
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120--volt Receptacles.
o Remove loose parts included with Generator
. Slice two corners at guide handle end of carton from
lop to bottom so the panel can be folded down flat,
then remove all packing material
. Raise guide handle and secure in place
Loosen knobs
to raise handle,,
ill
fi'//
_ Tighten knobs
"t when handle is
straight.
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.. Remove the unit by rolling it out the opening in the
carton, then check carton for additional loose parts
HOW TO SET LIP YOUR GENERATOR
For the most part, your Craftsman Generator has been
assembled at the factory You must, however, attach the
wire form
o Insert the wire support
Check the ratings of all extension co_ds before you use
them Extension cord sets used should be rated 125 volts
at 15 ac amps or greater for most electrical devices
Some devices, however', may not require this type of
exfension cord Check the owner's manuals of those
devices for the manufacturer's recornmendations
Keep extension cords as short as possible, preferably
less than 15 feet long to prevent voltage d{op and possi-
ble overheating of wires
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR.
The National Electrical Code requires that the frame and
external electrically conductive parts of this generator be
properly connected to an approved earth ground Local
electrical codes may also require proper grounding of the
unit. Foe that purpose, a grounding wing nut is provided
on top of base plate
Generally, connecting a No !2 AWG (American Wire
Gauge) stranded copper wire to the grounding lug and to
an earth-driven copper or brass grounding rod (electrode)
provides adequate p_otection against electrical shock
However, local codes may vary widely. Consult with a
local electrician for grounding requirements in your area
Propel grounding of generator wilt help prevent electrical
shock in the event of a ground fault condition in the gen-
erator or in connected electrical devices Proper ground-
ing also helps dissipate static electricity, which often
builds up in ungrounded devices.