Porter-Cable CTE300 Risk of Fire, Or wall. do not Operate Unit, Indoors or in ANY Confined, Area

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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.

RISK OF FIRE

HAZARD

WHAT COULD HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

 

 

 

 

Attempting to fill the fuel tank while

Gasoline and gasoline vapors can

Turn engine off and allow it to cool

the engine is running.

become ignited by coming in contact

before adding fuel to the tank. Equip

 

with hot components such as the

area of operation with a fire extin-

 

muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from

guisher certified to handle gasoline

 

an electrical spark.

or fuel fires.

Sparks, fire, hot objects

Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot

Add fuel to tank in well ventilated

 

objects can cause gasoline or gaso-

area. Make sure there are no

 

line vapors to ignite.

sources of ignition near the genera-

 

 

tor.

 

 

 

 

Improper storage of fuel

Improperly stored fuel could lead to ac-

Store fuel in a OSHA approved con-

 

cidental ignition. Fuel improperly se-

tainer designed to hold gasoline.

 

cured could get into the hands of chil-

Store container in secure location to

 

dren or other unqualified persons.

prevent use by others.

 

 

 

Inadequate ventilation for generator

Materials placed against or near the

Operate generator in a clean, dry,

 

generator or operating the generator in

well ventilated area a minimum of

 

areas where the temperature exceeds

four feet from any building, object

 

104° F. ambient (such as storage rooms

or wall. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT

 

or garages) can interfere with its proper

INDOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED

 

ventilation features causing overheat-

AREA.

 

ing and possible ignition of the materi-

 

 

 

als or buildings.

 

 

 

 

 

Tampering with factory set engine

Engine speed has been factory set to

Never attempt to “speed-up”the

speed settings.

provide safe operation. Tampering with

engine to obtain more performance.

 

the engine speed adjustment could re-

Both the output voltage and fre-

 

sult in overheating of attachments and

quency will be thrown out of stan-

 

could cause a fire.

dard by this practice, endangering

 

 

attachments and the user.

 

 

 

Overfilling the fuel tank – fuel spill-

Spilled fuel and its vapors can become

Use care in filling the tank to avoid

age.

ignited from hot surfaces or sparks.

spilling fuel. Make sure fuel cap is

 

 

secured tightly and check engine

 

 

for fuel leaks before starting

 

 

engine. Move generator away

 

 

from refueling area or any spillage

 

 

before starting engine. Allow for

 

 

fuel expansion. Keep maximum

 

 

fuel level ¼ inch below the tip of

 

 

the fuel tank. Never refuel with the

 

 

engine running.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Instruction Manual Generators Specification ModelWarranty This Warranty is not Transferable and does not CoverHazard What could Happen HOW to Prevent IT Safety Guidelines DefinitionsImportant Safety Instructions Risk of Electrocution and FireOperation of generator in rain Wet, icy, or flooded conditionsIndoors or in ANY Confined Risk of FireOr wall. do not Operate Unit AreaRisk of Breathing Inhalation Hazard Risk of Unsafe Operation Use a U.L. listed voltage surgeYour generator Risk of HOT Surfaces Risk of Moving PartsRisk from Lifting Remove Generator from Carton AssemblyTypical Installation of Battery BS600 & BSV800 Grounding the GeneratorFor BSV800 Extension Cord Wire Gauge Chart LengthObtaining Electricity from the Generator AmperageOperation Connecting Electrical Loads Stopping EngineGenerator Maintenance MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Customer Responsibilities TableStorage Engine PreparationWattage Calculations Running Watts Starting WattsExample Start 12V DC Battery ChargerRun Hand DrillHousehold Wattage Calculator Appliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage TotalNo electrical output Troubleshooting GuideEngine will not start Repeated circuit breaker trippingGenerator Quick Facts

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