Operating Guide

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WARNING: Hot surfaces. When operating machine,
do not touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away
from combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could
result in severe burns or fire. (000108)
WARNING: Personal injury. Do not insert any
object through the air cooling slots. Generator
can start at any time and could result in death,
serious injury, and unit damage. (000142a)
WARNING: Injury and equipment damage. Do not
use generator as a step. Doing so could result in
falling, damaged parts, unsafe equipment opera-
tion and could result in death or serious injury.
(000216)
WARNING: Equipment damage. Do not attempt to
start or operate a unit in need of repair or sched-
uled maintenance. Doing so could result in death,
serious injury, or equipment failure or damage.
(000291)
WARNING: Equipment and property damage. Do
not alter construction of, or installation of pri-
mary fuel tank. Doing so could result in death or
serious injury, unsafe operation or generator
damage. (000208)
WARNING: Risk of injury. Do not operate or service
this machine if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair
the ability to service this equipment and could
result in death or serious injury. (000215)
• For safety reasons, it is recommended that the mainte-
nance of this equipment be performed by a Service Cen-
ter. Inspect the generator regularly, and contact the
nearest Service Center for parts needing repair or
replacement.
Standards Index
1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70: The
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC) available from
www.nfpa.org
2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 5000:
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY CODE
available from www.nfpa.org
3. International Building Code available from
www.iccsafe.org
4. Agricultural Wiring Handbook available from
www.rerc.org, Rural Electricity Resource Council P.O.
Box 309 Wilmington, OH 45177-0309
5. ASAE EP-364.2 Installation and Maintenance of Farm
Standby Electric Power available from
www.asabe.org, American Society of Agricultural &
Biological Engineers 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI
49085
6. CSA C22.2 100-14 Electric motors and generators for
installation and use, in accordance with the Rules of
the Canadian Electrical Code
7. ANSI/PGMA G300 Safety and Performance of Porta-
ble Generators. Portable Generator Manufacturer’s
Associ
ation, www.pgmaonline.com
This list is not all inclusive. Check with the Authority Hav-
ing Jurisdiction (AHJ) for any local codes or standards
which may be applic
able to your jurisdiction.
Accessories
WARNING: Personal injury. Use of accessories not
offered by CRAFTSMAN could be hazardous and
result in death, serious injury, and unit damage.
(000589)
Recommended accessories for use with this machine are
available at extra cost from a local dealer or service cen-
ter. For assistance, call 1-888-331-4569.
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WARRANTY SERVICE: Registering the product will help
obtain warranty service if there is a problem with the
product.
CONFIRMATION OF OWNERSHIP: In case of an insurance
loss, such as fire, flood or theft, the registration of owner-
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FOR YOUR SAFETY: Registering the product will allow us
to contact you in the unlikely event a safety notification
is required under the Federal Consumer Safety Act.