Homelite HG1800 Spark ARRESTing muffler, Operating voltage, Determining total wattage

Ensure that generator is properly grounded. (See “Grounding the generator” section in this manual.)

Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or anything that may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.

Unit must reach operating speed before electrical loads are connected. Disconnect loads before turn- ing off engine.

To prevent surging that may possibly damage equip- ment, do not allow engine to run out of fuel when electrical loads are applied.

When powering solid state equipment, a Power Line Conditioner should be used to avoid possible dam- age to equipment.

Do not stick anything through ventilating slots, even when the generator is not operating. This can dam- age the generator or cause personal injury.

Before transporting the generator in a vehicle, drain all fuel to prevent leakage that may occur.

Use proper lifting techniques when transporting the generator from site to site. Improper lifting tech- niques may result in personal injury.

To avoid burns, do not touch engine muffler or other engine or generator surfaces which became hot dur- ing operation.

Do not alter or modify the heat shield.

SPARK ARRESTing muffler

YOUR PRODUCT MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER. If the product will be used around flammable materials, such as agricultural crops, for- ests, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester should be installed and is legally required in the State of California. The California statutes requiring a spark arrester are Sections 13005(b), 4442 and 4443. Spark Arresters are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances. An approved spark arrester is available from our product dealers, or may be ordered from Homelite Consumer Prod- ucts, Inc., 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625, 1-800-242-4672.

operating voltage

caution:

Operating voltage and frequency requirement of all electronic equipment should be checked prior to plugging them into this generator. Damage may result if the equipment is not designed to operate within a +/- 10% voltage variation, and +/- 3 hz frequency variation from the generator name plate ratings. To avoid damage, always have an additional load plugged into the generator if solid state equipment (such as a television set) is used. A power line conditioner is recommended for some solid state applications.

A power line conditioner should be used when any of the following solid state items:

Garage door openers

Kitchen appliances with digital displays Televisions

Stereos

Personal computers Quartz clocks Copy machines Telephone equipment

determining total wattage

In order to prevent overloading and possible damage to your generator it is necessary to know the total wattage of the connected load. To determine which tools and/or appliances your generator will run follow these steps:

Determine if you want to run one item or multiple items simul- taneously.

Check wattage requirements for the items you will be running by referring to the load’s nameplate or by calculating it (mul- tiply amps x volts = watts).

Total the watts for each item. If the nameplate only gives volts and amps, multiply volts x amps = watts.

1 KW = 1,000 watts

Motorized appliances or tools require more than their rated wattage for start up.

NOTE: Allow 2-1/2 to 4 times the listed wattage for start- ing equipment powered by electric motors.

The generator’s rated watts should match or exceed the total number of watts required for the equipment you want to run.

Always connect the heaviest load to the generator first, then add other items one at a time.