Craftsman 580.327071 - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATION
DON'T OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR
This generator is equipped with two 20-amp, one 20-amp
and one 30-amp circuit breakers, which protect the unit
against eiectricai overload. Overloading a generator in
excess of its rated wattage capacity can result in damage
to the generator to connected eiectricai devices. Observe
the followirig, to prevent overloading the unit
• Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be
connected at one time. This total should NOT be
greater than the generator’s wattage capacity,
• The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light
bulbs. The rated wattage of tools, appliances and
motors can usually be found on a data plate or decal
affixed to the device lf the appliance, tool or motor does
not give wattage, mulitply 120 volts times ampere rating
to determine watts {volts x amps ~ watts).
Some electric motors, such as induction types, require
about two and a half times more watts of power for
starting than for running. This surge of power lasts only
a few seconds when starting such motors. Make sure
you allow for this high starting wattage when selecting
eiectricai devies to connect to your generator. First,
figure the watts needed to start the largest motor. Add
to that figure the running watts of all other connected
loads
The GUIDE below is provided to assist you in deter­
mining how many items your generator can operate at
one lime.
WATTAGE reference GUIDE
RUNNING RUNNING
WATTS
*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) ...... .................. 1700 Lawn Mower.................................. ....... ........... 1200
Battery Charger (20 amp) .. ........ ... ................... 500 Light Bulb............................... ............. ............. 100
Belt Sander (3")............... .. ............ ................... 1000 Microwave Oven ................... .............. ..... ........ 700
Chain Saw................... ................... ................... 1200 'Milk Cooler.... ...................................... ............ 1100
Circular Saw (6-12/")..... .............. .. ................ 800 to 1000 on Burner on Furnace...................... . . ..... ........300
Coffee Maker......... ................. ....... ................... 1000 Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu) .............. 400
’“Compressor (1 HP), .......... . ...................2000 Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu) , 225
‘Compressor (3/4 HP)..................... ......... ........ 1800 ‘Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP)............ ..............600
‘Compressor (1/2 HP)........... ......... ...................1400 Paint Sprayer, Airless (handheld), ....... .............150
Curling Iron...................................... ..................700 Radio................. ......... ..................... . .....50 to 200
‘Deep Freeze ................................. .................. 500 •Refrigerator......................................... ............. 600
Disc Sander (9“) ................... ........1200 Slow Cooker......................... ............. .............200
Edge Trimmer ................................. .....................500 ‘Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)........... . ............. 2800
Electric Nai! Gun............................. .............. 1200 ‘Submersible Pump (1 HP) ................. ............. 2000
Electric Range (one element)......... ........ . 1500 Sump Pump ....................................... .............. 600
Electric Skillet.................................. ............ 1250 •Table Saw (10")................................... 17S0to2000
‘Furnace Fan (1/3 HP) .................... ................... 1200 Television.................................... . ....... 200 to 500
Ня1г Пгуег , .. 1200 Weed Trimmer................................... ....... 500
Hand Drill (Г) ............................... .................1100 * Allow 2-1/2 times the listed watts for starting these de-
Hedge Trimmer .......................... ............ 450 vices