Porter-Cable D27245-028-0 instruction manual Operation

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

Read this General Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator. Compare the illustration in your parts manual with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save all manuals for future references.

GENERATOR CAPACITY

IMPORTANT: Exceeding the rated capacity of your generator can result in serious damage to your generator and connected electrical devices. See the Wattage Calculation section in this manual to assist you in determining the appliances and tools that can be run with the wattage capacity of your generator.

CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Each receptacle has a circuit breaker to protect the generator from overloading. If the circuit breaker trips, unplug all electrical loads from the generator. Let the circuit breaker cool down. Push circuit breaker button to reset.

LOW OIL PROTECTION

To protect the generator engine from damage, the engine is equipped with a Low Oil Protection reliability feature.

When the engine has been shut down for refueling or other purposes and the oil level is low, the Low Oil Protection will prevent the engine from restarting until sufficient oil has been added. NOTE: The Low Oil Protection mechanism is very sensitive. You must fill the engine to the full mark on the dipstick to inactivate this safety device.

IMPORTANT: Low Oil Protection will not automatically shut down the engine if oil level becomes low while the engine is running. Always check engine oil level before starting the engine.

OFF/RUN/START SWITCH

Placed in the START position to start engine and the OFF position to stop engine. NOTE: When engine is running switch will remain in the run position.

IDLE CONTROL

Choose the correct application.

1.For normal application such as power tools, small electric appliances, light bulbs, and radios:

Place the idle control switch in the ON position. The generator will idle down when there is no load. This lowers the engine noise, saves on fuel consumption, and engine life.

2.Idling down IS NOT recommend on large motors (refrigerators,

freezers, etc) or voltage sensitive electronic equipment (computers, televisions, etc). For these applications:

Place the idle control switch in the OFF position.

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Contents Generator Consumer General and Service Information Consumer Safety InformationRead and understand all safety warnings Safety Guidelines / Definitions Important Safety InstructionsWhen installing a Double Risk of Electrocution and FireWhen damaged Risk of Electrocution and FireOperation Generator in rainRisk of Fire Unit Indoors or in ANYConfined Area Risk of Breathing Inhalation Hazard Risk of Unsafe OperationRisk of HOT Surfaces Specifications BSV750Risk of Moving Parts Risk from LiftingAssembly Remove Generator from CartonOther Loose Parts Grounding the GeneratorTypical Installation of Battery UnitDouble Throw Transfer Switch Extension Cord Wire Gauge Chart Length Size AmperageObtaining Electricity from the Generator Extension CordsOperation 12V DC Outlet Before Start UPGas To Start the Engine Connecting Electrical Loads Stopping EngineMaintenance Battery StorageEngine Preparation GeneratorWattage Calculations Determining Wattage RequirementsRunning Watts Starting Watts Starting Wattage Requirements Volts X Amp = Watts Example 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 wattsHousehold Wattage Calculator Appliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage TotalProblem Limited Warranty Responsibility of Original Purchaser initial UserENG D27245 Quick Facts
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