Craftsman 580.32727 owner manual Safety Rules, Fore Connecting the Generatorto AN

SAFETY RULES

TACT SPARK PLUG, TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING,

_ AUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WiRE WHERE IT CANNOT CON" _#1_

ADJUSTING OR MAKING. REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR,

::IMPORTANT

THISGENERATOR IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. USING THIS GENERATOR INSIDE ANY BUILDING OR

ENCLOSURE, INCLUDING THE GENERATOR COMPARTMENT OFA RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV)_ IS DANGEROUS. FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION MAY RESULT. ,NO USER PERFORMED MODIFICATIONS, INCLUDINGIVENTING 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 GENERATORTO AN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPEN THE MAIN CtR, CUlT BREAKER OR MAIN SWITCH SERVING THE SYSTEM TO ISOLATE THE GENERATOR SYSTEM FROMTHE 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 preventextremely hazardous and possibly lelhal electrical shock. Never permit any unqualified person(s) _ operate or service the unit.

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

•The spark arrestor muffler can become ex_'emely hot. DO NOT operate this equipment in areas where combustible material such as grass, leaves or paper products can come in contact with the muffler.

•Maintain all v.iring, extension cords, etc., in good condilJon. 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 Etectrcal Code requires thatthe gen- erator be propedy connected to an approved earth ground. Local electrical codes may also require proper grounding of the unit See ASS E MB LY sec- Oon for more grounding information.

•Wire gauge sizes of wiring and cord sets must be large enough to handle the maximum electrical load to v_nich 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 ra_ng_ Refer to the Owner's manual of the eleCtrcal device

for the manufacturer's, recommendations. Cord

•sets that are too small in diameter or too long will overheat; become damagedand:maycause: prop-., erty damage and/or electrical shock.

The genera_r engine,_c0nsumes oxygenand gives off DEADLY:_carbon monoxide gas through itsex-"

• haust system:;_-'This.dangerous,:gas, if breathed in

sufficient concentrations, ican; cause unconscious- ness or even death. Operate this equiprr_nt out- doors only, in vveUventilated; areas v_ere exhaust gases cannot accumutate:andendanger people or animals.

The engineexhaustf..romthis product

contains chemicals Knownm the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,or other reproductiveharm.

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•Gasoline is extremely FLAMMABLE and its vapors are EXPLOSIVE. Comply wit_ all la_ 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 offany spilled gasoline before starting engine.

•DO NOT fill fuel tank completely full. _,Jlowroom at top of tank for fuel expansion or fuel may expand and overftowonto a hot engine.

•Drain all gasoline from tank before 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.

•DONOT insertany objector toolthrough 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 se_ngs are correct when you re- ceive the unit. Excessively high engine speeds may result in injury or damage to'equipment

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_ e,_ DONOT use the unitifit has,been damaged. Repair

.... , 'or :replace :all damaged i:or :defeclJve .components

before .you run the unit.

IDO NOT permit children to operate or service the generator.

QRead you_ Owner'sManual carefully. Only persons who are familiar with these safety rules and have been propedy instructed:in the use of this product

:shoutdbe _permitted:to: use 1he product

LOOK	FOR THIS SYMBO:L	TO'POINT OUT	IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.	IT I
MEANS	"ATTENTION!!!	BECOME ALERT!!!	YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED."	I