Craftsman 580.327141 Owner's Manual

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,_ CAUTION! Before using this product, read thismanual and follow all Safety Rules andOperating Instructions.The engine exhaust from this productcontains chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer, birth defects, orother reproductive harm.DANGER! This generator is designed foroutdoor use only. Do Not use this generatorinside any building or enclosure including thegenerator compartment of a recreational vehicle(RV). Fire or an explosion may result. No userperformed modifications, including venting ofexhaust and/or cooling ventilation, will eliminatethe danger. Also, allow at least two feet ofclearance on all sides of the generator evenwhile operating the unit outdoors.CAUTION! Always disconnect spark plug wireand place the wire where it cannot contact thespark plug. To prevent accidental starting whensetting up, transporting, adjusting or makingrepairs to your generator.• The generator produces dangerously high voltagethat can cause extremely hazardous electricalshock. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals,etc. Never permit any unqualified person tooperate or service the generator.• Never handle any kind of electrical cord or devicewhile standing in water, while barefoot or whilehands or feet are wet. Dangerous electrical shockwill result.• The National Electric Code requires the frame andexternal electrically conductive parts of generatorsto be properly connected to an approved earthground. Local electrical codes may also requireproper grounding of the generator. Consult with alocal electrician for grounding requirements in yourarea.• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter in any dampor highly conductive area (such as metal decking orsteel work).• Do Not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwisedamaged electrical cord sets with the generator.Using a defective cord set may result in electricalshock or damage to equipment and/or property.• Operate generator only on level surfaces andwhere it will not be exposed to excessive moisture,dirt, dust or corrosive vapors.• Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors areEXPLOSIVE. Do Not permit smoking, open flames,sparks or heat in the vicinity while handlinggasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine.Comply with all laws regulating storage andhandling of gasoline.• Never add fuel while unit is running.• Do Not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room forfuel expansion. If tank is overfilled, fuel canoverflow onto a hot engine and cause FIRE or anEXPLOSION.• Never store the generator with fuel in the tankwhere gasoline vapors might reach an open flame,spark, or pilot light (as on a furnace, water heateror clothes dryer). FIRE or an EXPLOSION mightresult.• Generator exhaust gases contain DEADLY carbonmonoxide gas. This dangerous gas, if breathed insufficient concentrations, can causeunconsciousness or even death. Operate thisequipment only in the open air where adequateventilation is available.• Allow at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of thegenerator, even while operating unit outdoors, ordamage may occur. Never operate the unit insideany room or enclosure where the free flow ofcooling air into and out of the unit might beobstructed.• Never start or stop the unit with electrical loadsconnected to receptacles and with the connecteddevices turned ON. Start the engine and let itstabilize before connecting electrical loads.Disconnect all electrical loads before shutting downthe generator. See page 9 for "Cold WeatherOperation".• Do Not insert any object through cooling slots ofthe unit.• Never operate the generator:(a) in rain; (b) in any enclosed compartment; (c)when connected electrical devices overheat; (d) ifelectrical output is lost; (e) if engine or generatorsparks; (f) if flames or smoke are observed whileunit is running; (g) if unit vibrates excessively.NOTE: The generator is equipped with a sparkarrester muffler that must be maintained in workingorder by the owner/operator. In the State of California,a spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442 ofthe California Public Resources Code). Other statesmay have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federallands.,_ This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safetymessages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.