LOW OIL SHUTDOWN
Your Craftsmen generator engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutdown. Low (311Shutdown is a safety
device designed to protest your engine from damage Jnthe event the olt level in the crankosee is low.
If while the engine is running, the oll gets low, it will automatically shut itself down and will net msteft until the oil is added. If the oHis low before
NOTE: The Low Oil Shutdown mechanism is very sen- sitive. You must fill the engine to the _Jll mark on the dipatk::kto inactivate tl'dssidaty devicEL
GENERATOR CAPACITY
Exceeding the rated capacity of your generator can result in serious damage to your generator and connected eleotdaal devices. You should observe the
following to prevent overloading the unit:
•Starting end running w,=ttage requimrnents should always be e_lculated when matching a generators wattage capacity to the 8pplianoe or tool.
There ere two types of elantricel appliances that can be powered by your gerlerator:
A.Items such as radios, light bulbs, tdevision sets. end mk=roweves have a "resistive lead'.
Starting wattage and running wattage am the
SI_TIO,
B.Items such as refrigerators, sir compressors, washer, dryer, and hand tools that use an elantdcal motor have an "induotlva load".
Inductive load appHan_se and tools require approximately 2 to 4 times the listed wattage
for _ the equipment. This initial load only lasts for a few seconds on
NOTE: Some inductive appliances and tools will list on the motor name plate, the turfing and running voltage and amperage requirements. Use the follow- ing formula to convert voltage and amperage to wattage: (Volts XAmp = Watts)
', Always start your large.st electric motor first, and then plug in other items, one at a time.
NOTE: On
The guide is provided to assist you in determining the appliances end tools that can be ran with the wattage capec;ity of your generator.
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OBTAINING ELECTRICITY FROM
GENERATOR
There am baskmlly two ways to obtain eleot_o{tyform
• generator:
- Use of extension cords directly from the genera- tor to the appliance, lights, tools, etc.
Use of a
directly to the rosin electrical supply outside of the house.
Extension Cord
When using an appliance st'fed at s €onsiderable distance from the generator, a
reeeptocis that accepts the toors plug MUST be used in order to reduce the riskof electrioal shock. A
cord of adequate size must be used. A mLnlmum of 12 gauge wire size with at least • 20 amp draw can be
used. When amperage exceeds 20 amps e 10 gauge wim size should be used.
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Repstr or replace damaged exfenston €olds
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Immediately.
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