Craftsman 580.327750 Owner's Manual page 3

CAUTION:ALWAYSDISCONNECT SPARKPLUGWIRE AND PLACEWIRE WHEREIT CAN- F_
NOTCONTACT SPARKPLUG,TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTINGWHEN SETTINGUP,
TRANSPORTING, A DJUSTING,ORMAKING REPAIRSTO YOUR GENERATOR
IMPORTANT
THIS GENERATOR IS DESIGNED FOROUTDOORUSE ONLY. U SINGTHIS GENERATOR INSIDEANY BUILDING OR ENCLOSURE,
INCLUDING THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT OFA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE(RV), IS DANGEROUS, F IREOR AN EXPLOSION MAY
RESULT. N OUSERPERFORMED MODIFICATIONS, I NCLUDING VENTINGOF EXHAUSTAND!OR COOLINGVENTILATION,WILL ELiM-
INATE THE DANGER°
• If this unit is usedfor backup power in the event of a utility
powerfailure, take the following steps: BEFORE CONNECT-
INGTHE GENERATOR TOAN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,OPEN
THE MAIN CIRCUITBREAKER OR MAIN SWITCHSERVIC-
INGTHE SYSTEMTO ISOLATE THE GENERATOR FROM
THE ELECTRIC UTILITY.FAILURETO ISOLATE THE GENER-
ATORAND UTILITYSYSTEMSMAY RESULTIN DAMAGE
TO THEGENERATOR AND MAYALSO RESULTIN INJURY
ORDEATHTO ELECTRIC UTILITYWORKERSDUETO
BACKFEED OFELECTRICAL ENERGY.
• This generator produces dangerously high voltage that can
causeextremely hazardouselectrical shock.. Avoid contact
with bare wires, terminals, etc. Never permit any unqualified
person to operateor service the generator.
- DONOToperatethis equipment in the rain, while standing
in water,while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet..Dan-
gerous electricalshock will result.
, The National ElectricCode requires the frame and external
electrically conductive parts of the generator be properly
connectedto an approvedearth ground° Local electrical
codes may also require proper grounding of the generator°
Consult with a local electrician for grounding requirements
in your area.
Theengine exhaust fromthisproduct c ontains chemicals
known totheStateofCalifornia t o cause cancer, b idh defects H
Gasolineis highly FLAMMABLE and its vaporsare EXPLO-
SIVE. Do not permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat
in the vicinity while handling gasoline..Avoid spilling gaso-
line on a hot engine.. C omply with alt laws regulating storage
and handling or gasoline_.
• Never add fuel whileunit is running
° Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel
expansion. If tank is overfilled, fuel can overflow onto a hot
engine and cause FIREor an EXPLOSION..
• Drain all gasoline from tank before transporting your gener-
ator inside your car or other vehicle.
, Never store generator with fuel in tank where gasoline
vapors might reach an open flame or spark or pilot light (as
on a furnace, water heater or clothes dryer). FIREor AN
EXPLOSIONmight resulL
• Allow at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator,
even while operating unit outdoors, or you could damage
the unit..
• Generatorexhaust gases contain DEADLYcarbon monoxide
gas_This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient concentra-
tions, can cause unconsciousness or even death_Operate
this equipment outdoors only in the open air where ade-
quate ventilation is available.
• Do not insert any object through cooling slots of the engine-
generator°You coulddamage the unit or injure yourself.
• DONOT attempt to change the engine governed speed. Fac-
tory settings are correct when you receive the unit..Exces-
sively high engine speeds may result in injury or damageto
equipment.
o DONOT usethe unit if it has been damaged..Repair or
replace all damaged or defective components before you
run the unit.
• Do not permit childrento operate or service the unit..
= Readyour Owner's Manual carefully.. O nly persons who are
familiar with these safety rules and have been properly
instructed in the use of this product should be permitted to
use the product.,
Note:Inthe Stateof California a sparkarrestor is requiredbylaw(Sec-
tion 4442 of the California PublicResources Code)., Otherstatesmay
havesimilar taws_ Federal laws applyon federa!lands,
,t_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS "ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!!!"
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