Operator`s manual

WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
Reflective exhaust heat may damage fuel tank causing fire.
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks,
Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered
by an internal combustion engine to have a spark
arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying
to USDA Forest service standard 5100-1C or later
revision. In the State of California a spark arrester is
required under section 4442 of the California Public
resources code. Other states may have similar laws.
WARNING
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
GENERATOR
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
CAUTION
DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator
supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when
running at governed speed.
DO NOT modify generator in any way.
CAUTION
See "Don't Overload Generator".
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON
for operation.
Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.
CAUTION
Use generator only for intended uses.
If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact Sears.
Operate generator only on level surfaces.
DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust,
dirt, or corrosive vapors.
DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
If connected devices overheat, turn them off and
disconnect them from generator.
Shut off generator if:
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.