Porter-Cable H451CS Generator Quick Facts, Always Refer to the Manuals Supplied with this Unit

Generator Quick Facts

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ENGINE	Use clean, fresh gasoline with a minimum 87 octane rating. Do not add gaso-
	line during or immediately after use.
GAS
ENGINE OIL	Refer to engine owner's manual for oil recommendations.
	Most generators are equipped with a low-oil shutdown. If the oil is low or if
	the Generator is not level, the engine will not start.
WATTAGE	Make wattage calculations before use. Refer to general operator's manual for
	further instructions.
WIRING	Contact an electrician for any wiring instructions. If wiring into a house, a
	double-throw transfer switch and a heavy duty cord set must be used.
	Use a standard (12V) lawn and garden battery with a minimum of 45 A.H. or
	210 CCA.
	The voltage and frequency are regulated by the rpm's of the engine. Do not
BATTERY	adjust the throttle or governor to achieve higher performance. This will only
VOLT REG.	alter the factory Pre-set settings and damage anything connected to the gen-
	erator.
	Be sure a volt/amp surge protector is used when sensitive electronic equip-
	ment is used, such as: televisions, computers, stereos, and etc… The damage
	of such equipment without the use of a protector WILL NOT be covered under
	warranty.
ENGINE	Do not adjust or attempt maintenance without consulting engine manual or an
	authorized engine service center.
	Add stabilizer to fuel tank and run engine for 5 minutes before storage.
STORAGE	When in long term storage, operate the generator every 60 days for at least 10
	minutes with a load on it. This will prevent the loss of residual magnetism that
	produces the electricity.
	Allow the generator to run 5 minutes at no load for the engine and the gen-
	head to stabilize.
OPERATION	Make sure the adequate size of extension cord is used. Refer to the
	Grounding Instructions/Extension Cord section of the owners manual.
	If the generator is operating equipment that is drawing half of the rated watts
	it is considered 50% load. Using all of the rated watts is considered 100%
	load.

ALWAYS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT

Porter-Cable Corporation

4825 Highway 45 North

P.O. Box 2468

Jackson, TN 38302-2468

1-888-559-8550