Craftsman 580.675611 Manuel De L'opérateur page 5

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
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.
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
• NEVER operate generator without protective housing or covers.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be
caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
WARNING
WARNING
Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury
and damage to generator.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
• 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.
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can
damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
• 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.
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and shorten
its life.
• 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.
• This equipment is designed to be used with Sears authorized
parts ONLY. If equipment is used with parts that DO NOT
comply with minimum specifications, user assumes all risks
and liabilities.
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CAUTION
NOTICE
NOTICE