Craftsman 580.327071 owner manual Safety Rules

SAFETY RULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON- ,_TACT SPARK PLUG, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR

IMPORTANT

THIS GENERATOR IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY, USING THIS GENERATOR INSIDE ANY BUILDING OR ENCLOSURE INCLUDING THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE(RV)+ IS DANGEROUS, FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION MAY RESULT, NO USER PERFORMED MODIF CATIONS, INCLUDING VENTING OF EXHAUST AND/OR COOLING VENTILATION, WILL ELIMINATE THE DANGER

=If this unit is used for backup power in the event of a utility power failure, take the following steps: BE-

FORE CONNECTING THE GENERATOR TO AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPEN THE MAIN CIR+ CUlT BREAKER OR MAIN SWITCH SERVING THE SYSTEM TO ISOLATE THE GENERATOR SYSTEM FROM THE ELECTRIC UTILITY. FAIL- URE TO ISOLATE THE GENERATOR AND UTIL- ITY SYSTEMS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE GENERATOR AND MAY ALSO RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO ELECTRIC UTILITY WORKERS DUE TO BACKFEED OF ELECTRI- CAL ENERGY

=, This generator supplies dangerously high electrical voltages Use care to prevent extremely hazardous and possibly lethal electrical shock Never permit any unqualified person(s) to operate or service the unit

=DO NOT operate this equipment in the rain, while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or leer are wet Dangerous electrical shock will result

oThe spark arrestor muffler can become extremely hot DQ NOT operate this equipment in areas where combustible material such as grass, leaves or paper products can come in contact with the muffler

eMaintain all wiring, extension cords, etc, in good condition Worn, bare, frayed, or otherwise dam- aged wiring and cord sets may cause dangerous electrical shock and may also result in damage to

equipment and/or property

•The National Electrical Code requires that the gen- erator be properly connected to an approved earth

ground Local electrical codes may also require proper grounding of the unit See ASSEMBLY sec- tion lor more grounding information

. Wire gauge sizes of wiring and cord sets must be large enough to handle the maximum electrical load to which they will be subjected Most devices re- quire cord sets rated 125 AC volts at 20 to 30 amperes or 250 AC volts at 20 amps (or greater)

Some devices may require a higher or lower rating Refer to the Owner's manual of the electrical device

for the manufacturer's recommendations Cord sets that are too small in diameter or too long will overheat, become damaged and may cause prop- erty damage and/or electrical shock

•The generator engine consumes oxygen and gives off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas through its ex+

haust system. This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient concentrations, can cause unconscious+

ness or even death.. Operate this equipment out- doors only, in well ventilated areas where exhaust

gases cannot accumulate and endanger people or animals

oWARNING: Engine exhaust from this product con- tains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to

cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm

aGasoline is extremely FLAMMABLE and its vapors are EXPLOSIVE Comply with all laws regulating the storage and handling of gasoline DO NOT permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in the

vicinity while handling gasoline Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine DO NOT fill fuel tank while engine is running or hot Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting engine

=DO NOT fitl fuel tank completely full. Allow room at top oI tank for fuel expansion or fuel may expand and overflow onto a hot engine

a, Drain allgasoline from tankbefore transporting your generator inside your car or other vehicle

+DO NOT store the generator with fuel in tank where gasoline vapors might reach an open flame, spark, or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, dryer, etc FIRE or an EXPLOSION might result

•DO NOT insert any object or tool through cooling air slots or openings of the engine or generator, even if the engine is not running Damage to the unit or personal injury may result

,= DO NOT attempt to change the engine governed speed. Factory settings are correct when you re- ceive the unit Excessively high engine speeds may result ininjury or damage to equipment,

,m DO NOT use the unit if it has been damaged Repair or replace all damaged or defective components before you run the unit

oDO NOT permit children to operate or service the generator

oRead your Owner's Manual carefully Only 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

MEANS "ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."

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