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Equipment Description
Table of Contents
Equipment Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting/Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Register Your Product
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your product online at www .Craftsman .com/registration .
Symbols and Meanings
Signal
Meaning
DANGER
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will
result in death or serious injury .
WARNING
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could
result in death or serious injury .
CAUTION
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could
result in minor or moderate injury .
NOTICE
Indicates information considered important,
but not hazard-related .
Symbol
Name
Explanation
Safety Alert
Symbol
Indicates a potential personal
injury hazard .
Operator’s
Manual
Failure to follow warnings,
instructions and operator’s
manual could result in death or
serious injury .
Toxic Fumes
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a poisonous gas that
will kill you in minutes . You
cannot smell it or see it .
Fire
Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable which could cause
burns or fire resulting in death or
serious injury .
Engine exhaust could cause
fire resulting in death or serious
injury .
Electric
Shock
Generator could cause
electrical shock resulting in
death or serious injury .
Hot Surface
Muffler could cause burns
resulting in serious injury .
WARNING!
This product can expose you to
chemicals including gasoline engine exhaust,
which is known to the State of California to cause
cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known to the State
of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm . For more information go to www .P65Warnings .ca .gov .
Equipment Description
Read this manual carefully and become familiar
with your outdoor generator . Know its applications,
its limitations, and any hazards involved . Save
these original instructions for future reference .
The outdoor generator is an engine-driven, revolving field,
alternating current (AC) generator equipped with a voltage
regulator . The generator is designed to supply electrical
power for operating compatible electrical lighting,
appliances, tools and motor loads . The voltage regulator
within the generator is designed to automatically maintain
output voltage level .
The portable generator can be used to power outdoor items
using extension cords or for providing power to your travel
trailer/recreational vehicle (RV) . DO NOT connect generator
to a home’s electrical system .
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information
in this manual is both accurate and current . However,
the manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter or
otherwise improve the generator and this documentation at
any time without prior notice .
NOTICE
If you have questions about intended use,
contact an authorized service dealer . This equipment is
designed to be used with Briggs & Stratton® authorized
parts only .
System Ground
The generator neutral is floating, which means that the
AC stator winding is isolated from the grounding fastener
and the AC receptacle ground pins . On a floating neutral
generator the AC receptacle ground pins are not functional .
Electrical devices, such as a GFCI, requiring a functioning
AC receptacle ground pin will not operate .
Special Requirements
There may be Federal or State regulations, local codes, or
ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator .
Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector,
or the local agency having jurisdiction .
This generator is not intended to be used at a construction
site or similar activity as defined by NFPA 70-2017 (NEC)
section 590 .6 .
