Operating Guide

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INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a CRAFTSMAN product. This
unit has been designed to provide high-performance,
efficient operation, and years of use when maintained
correctly.
WARNING: Consult Manual. Read and understand
manual completely before using product. Failure
to completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury. (000100a)
If any section of the manual is not understood, contact
your nearest Service Center, or contact CRAFTSMAN at 1-
888-331-4569, or WWW.CRAFTSMAN.COM with any
questions or concerns.
The owner is responsible for proper maintenance and
safe use of the equipment. Before operating, servicing,
or storing this generator:
• Study all warnings in this manual and on the product
carefully.
• Become familiar with this manual and the unit before
use.
• See Assembly section of the manual for instructions on
final assembly procedures. Follow the instructions com-
pletely.
Save these instructions for future reference. ALWAYS
supply this manual to any individual that will use this
product.
The information in this manual is accurate based on
products produced at the time of publication. The man-
ufacturer reserves the right to make technical updates,
corrections, and product revisions at any time without
notice.
Safety Rules
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible cir-
cumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in
this manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit
are, therefore, not all inclusive. If using a procedure, work
method, or operating technique that the manufacturer
does not specifically recommend, verify that it is safe for
others and does not render the equipment unsafe.
Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals
affixed to the generator, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION,
and NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special
instructions about a particular operation that may be
hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe
them carefully.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards that
they indicate. Common sense and strict compliance
with the special instructions while performing the
action or service are essential to preventing accidents.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTE: Notes contain additional information important to a
procedure and will be found within the regular text of this
manual.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards and
Meanings
DANGER: Asphyxiation. Running engines produce
carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poison-
ous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. (000103)
DANGER: Asphyxiation. The exhaust system must
be properly maintained. Do not alter or modify the
exhaust system as to render it unsafe or make it
noncompliant with local codes and/or standards.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury. (000179b)
WARNING: Asphyxiation. Always use a battery
operated carbon monoxide alarm indoors and
installed according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury. (000178a)
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator
has been running, move to fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a
doctor, as you could have carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is
a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
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