Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product T550 Porter-Cable
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Generator Instruction manual T o learn more about Porter -Cable visit our website at: http://www .porter -cable.com The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the frame. Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference. Model No.
2 — ENG This product is not equipped with a spark arresting muf fler . If the pr oduct will be used around flammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California.
3 — ENG WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORA TION warrants to the original pur chaser that each new electric generator and service part is free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective product or part as follows from the original date of purchase.
4 — ENG Attempting to connect generator directly to the electrical system of any building structure. Back feeding electricity through a building’ s electrical system to the outside utility feed lines could en- danger repair persons attempting to restore service.
5 — ENG READ AND UNDERST AND ALL W ARNINGS BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO OPERA TE GENERA TOR. Use of worn, damaged, undersized or ungrounded extension cords. Placing generator on or against highly conductive surface, such as a steel walkway or metal roof. Improper connection of items to generator .
6 — ENG READ AND UNDERST AND ALL W ARNINGS BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO OPERA TE GENERA TOR. RISK OF FIRE T ur n engine of f and allow it to cool before adding fuel to the tank. Equip area of operation with a fire extin- guisher certified to handle gasoline or fuel fires.
7 — ENG READ AND UNDERST AND ALL W ARNINGS BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO OPERA TE GENERA TOR. RISK OF BREA THING - INHALA TION HAZARD Operate generator in clean, dry , well ventilated area. Never operate unit in enclosed areas such as garages, basements, storage, sheds, or in any location occupied by humans or ani- mals.
8 — ENG READ AND UNDERST AND ALL W ARNINGS BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO OPERA TE GENERA TOR. • Review and understand all of t he operating instructions and warnings in this manual. • Become familiar with the operation and controls of the generator . Know how to shut it off quickly .
9 — ENG RISK FROM LIFTING HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHA T COULD HAPPEN The generator is too heavy to be lifted by one person. Obtain assistance from others before you try to move it. Serious injury can result from attempt- ing to lift too heavy an object.
10 — ENG 1. Use of extension cords directly from the generator to the appliance, lights, tools, etc. 2. Use of a double-throw transfer switch installed directly to the main electrical supply outside of house. Extension Cord Wire Gauge Chart Amperage *Up to 20 amp draw Up to 30 amp draw Cord Length 0 to 100 ft.
11 — ENG OPERA TION KNOW YOUR GENERA TOR 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.
12 — ENG TO ST AR T THE ENGINE (Recoil start/Pull start) Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated areas, engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 1. Open the fuel shut-off valve. T urn counter clock- wise until the valve stops.
13 — ENG MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDA TIONS The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. T o r eceive full value from the warranty , operator must maintain the generator as instructed in this manual.
14 — ENG STORAGE If you are going to store your generator for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare the generator for storage.
15 — ENG Never exceed the rated capacity of your generator . Serious damage to the generator or appliance could result from an overload. 1. S tarting and running wattage requirements should always be calculated when matching a generators wattage capacity to the appliance or tool.
16 — ENG ST AR TING W A TT AGE REQUIREMENTS 1. Some appliances and tools will list on the motor name plate the starting and running voltage and amperage requirements. Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to wattage: V olts X Amp = W atts 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts 2 .
17 — ENG HOUSEHOLD W A TT AGE CALCULA TOR W A TT AGE CALCULA TIONS APPLIANCE OR LOAD DEVICE* REFRIGERA TOR/ FREEZER 800 SMALL REFRIGERA TOR AIR COND.
18 — ENG PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not start No electrical output Repeated circuit breaker tripping Generator overheating 1. Low on fuel or oil. 2. Ignition switch in "Off" position. 3. Faulty spark plug. 4. Choke in wrong position.
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20 — ENG EN G IN E GA S WA T T AGE WIRI NG EN GI N E Allow the g e nerato r to ru n 5 minutes at no lo ad f o r the eng i ne and the genh e ad to s ta b iliz e. OP ERA T I ON M ake su r e t h e ade qu a t e siz e o f e xt e n sio n co r d i s u s e d.
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