OPERATION
DANGER:
Carbon Monoxide. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO. But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.
Never use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, or other partly enclosed areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air.
ONLY use a generator outdoors and far away from open windows, doors, and vents. These openings can pull in generator exhaust.
Even when you use a generator correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS use a
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You could have carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER:
Failure to properly ground generator can result in electrocution, especially if the generator is equipped with a wheel kit. National Electric Code requires generator to be properly grounded to an approved earth ground. Call an electrician for local grounding requirements.
BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT
nOnly use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents.
nNEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open.
nAlways position the generator on a flat firm surface.
LED DISPLAY
See Figure 2.
Power:
The power indicator will light when the generator is on and the receptacles are operational.
NOTE: If the generator is overloaded, the power indicator light will go off.
Overload:
The overload indicator will light if the generator’s wattage/ amperage capacity is exceeded. To reset the generator, turn off the unit and remove all loads. The generator will not reset unless the generator is turned off.
Lubricant:
The oil indicator will light and the engine will automatically shut off whenever the lubricant level in the engine becomes low. The engine may not be restarted until sufficient engine lubricant has been added to the generator.
NOTE: It is normal for the indicator lights to illuminate and/ or blink each time the engine is started. Once the engine warms up, the lights should default to the pattern above.
CAUTION:
Attempting to start the engine before it has been properly filled with lubricant will result in equipment failure.
WARNING: | CHECKING/ADDING LUBRICANT | |
See Figure 3. | ||
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Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you | Engine lubricant has a major influence on engine perfor- | |
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second | mance and service life. For general, | |
is sufficient to inflict serious injury. | SAE | |
| lubricant that meets or exceeds the requirements for API | |
WARNING: | service classification SJ. | |
NOTE: | ||
Do not use any attachments or accessories not | ||
damage the engine and should not be used. | ||
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The | n Loosen the screw at the top of the engine cover. Remove |
use of attachments or accessories not recommended |
| cover and set aside. | |
can result in serious personal injury. |
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n | Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove. | ||
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APPLICATIONS | n Wipe dipstick clean and | ||
n | Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. | ||
This generator is designed to supply electrical power for | |||
| Lubricant level should fall between the minimum and | ||
operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools, |
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| maximum marks on the dipstick. | ||
and motor loads. |
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n | If level is low, add engine lubricant until the fluid level | ||
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rises between the minimum and maximum marks on the dipstick.
n Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick. 12 — English