Porter-Cable D29851-038-0 instruction manual 12V DC OUTLET, Before Start Up, To charge battery

12V DC OUTLET

IMPORTANT: Allow generator to run at no load for 5 minutes upon each initial start-up to allow engine to stabilize.

IMPORTANT: When the unit is running the battery will charge. DO NOT connect the 12V DC cables to the generator’s battery.

To charge battery:

1.Using the 12V DC cables supplied, connect the red positive (+) 12V DC cable to the battery's positive (+) terminal.

2.Attach the other end of the red positive (+) 12V DC cable to the generators positive (+) 12V DC outlet.

3. Connect the black negative (-) 12V DC cable to the battery's negative (-) terminal.

4.Attach the other end of the black negative (-) 12V DC cable to the generators negative (-) 12V DC outlet.

5.Charge the battery according to battery or equipment manufacturer recommendations.

BEFORE START UP

This generator has been shipped from the factory without oil in the crankcase. Operating the unit without oil can damage the engine.

Always check engine oil level before every start. Running engine low of oil or out of oil could result in serious damage to the engine.

Follow the steps listed below before starting generator:

1.Check engine oil. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for correct grade and quantity of oil.

2. Check fuel level, fill as required. Make sure generator is turned off and has been allowed time to cool down. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Never fill fuel tank completely. Fill tank to 1/2" below the bottom of the filler neck to

provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equipment before starting engine.

Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.

Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated areas, en- gine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly

gas.

3.Make sure generator is grounded in accordance with local requirements.

4.All electrical loads MUST be disconnected.

5.The idle control switch MUST be in the OFF position.

Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation. Tampering with the engine speed adjustment could result in over-

heating of attachments and could cause a fire. Never attempt to “speed-up” the en- gine to obtain more performance. Both the output voltage and frequency will be thrown out of standard by this practice, endangering attachments and the user.

You MUST unplug any load from the generator before starting to prevent permanent damage to any appliances.

D29851 12- ENG