Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product A02871-043-0 Porter-Cable
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Instruction manual IMPORT ANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations. Part No. A02871-043-0 ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 25 FRANÇAIS: P AGE 49 T o lear n more about Porter -Cable visit our website at: http://www .
2- ENG A02871 Read Operators Manual. Do not operate equipment until you have read operators Manual for Safety , Assembly , Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
3- ENG A02871 i ndicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could r esult in death or serious injury .
4- ENG A02871 Operation of unit when damaged, or with guards or panels removed. Removal of guarding could expose electrically charged components and result in electrocution. Do not operate generator with protective guar ding removed. Improper connection of items to generator .
5- ENG A02871 RISK OF FIRE HAZARD WHA T CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Improper storage of fuel Improperly stor ed fuel could lead to accidental ignition. Fuel improperly secur ed could get into the hands of children or other unqualified persons. Store fuel in a OSHA appr oved container designed to hold gasoline.
6- ENG A02871 RISK OF UNSAFE OPERA TION HAZARD WHA T CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Operation of generator in careless manner All sources of ener gy include the potential for injury . Unsafe operation or maintenance of your generator could lead to serious injury or death to you or others.
7- ENG A02871 RISK OF UNSAFE OPERA TION (Continued) HAZARD WHA T CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Improper raising or suspending can cause damage to the generator . Always use cables, chains, or straps rated at 2000 lbs working load or more to raise or suspend generator .
8- ENG A02871 HAZARD WHA T CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD WHA T CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT RISK OF MOVING P ARTS Never operate generator with guarding or cover plates removed. A void wearing loose fitting clothing or jewelry which could be caught by moving parts.
9- ENG A02871 NOTE: Left and right describes the location of a part with the operator facing the outlet panel. UNP ACKING 1. Open carton from top. 2. Cut carton along dotted lines. 3. Remove all carton inserts. 4. See portability Kit instructions to assemble the portability kit.
10- ENG A02871 1. With the help of another person, tilt the generator and rest on frame as shown. DO NOT r emove the shipping block until portability kit has been assembled. The generator is too heavy to be lifted by one person. Obtain assistance from others befor e lifting.
11- ENG A02871 9. On other handle depr ess snap button (9), slide into handle bracket, and release thr ough first slot in handle bracket as shown. Secure handle to handle bracket with screw (7) and flange nut (8). 10. Attach handle bracket assemblies to frame with screws (7) and flange nuts (8).
12- ENG A02871 DOUBLE THROW TRANSFER SWITCH Potential hazards exist when a portable electric generator is connected to the main electrical supply coming into the house.
13- ENG A02871 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.
14- ENG A02871 Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation. T ampering 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.
15- ENG A02871 CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS 1. Let engine run and warm up for five minutes after starting with no electrical load. Connect loads in the following manner to prevent damage to equipment: 2. Connect inductive load equipment first, inductive loads consist of refrigerators, fr eezers, water pumps, air conditioners, or small hand tools.
16- ENG A02871 Note 1: Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter , more often if operated in extreme dusty or dirty conditions.
17- ENG A02871 If you are going to stor e your generator for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepar e the generator for storage.
18- ENG A02871 WA TT AGE CALCULA TIONS Never exceed the rated capacity of your generator . Serious damage to the generator or appliance could result fr om an overload. 1. Starting and running wattage requir ements should always be calculated when matching a generators wattage capacity to the appliance or tool.
19- ENG A02871 ST ARTING W A TT AGE REQUIREMENTS 1. Some appliances and tools will list on the motor nameplate the starting and running voltage and amperage requir ements. Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to wattage: V olts X Amp = Watts Example: 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts 2.
20- ENG A02871 APPLIANCE OR LOAD DEVICE* REFRIGERA TOR/ FREEZER 800 SMALL REFRIGERA TOR AIR COND.(ROOM) SUMP PUMP 1/2 HP 600 TELEVISION CAUTION !! HOT PLA TE MICROWA VE SP ACE HEA TER 2400 1000 3 2 LI.
21- ENG A02871 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not start 1. Low on fuel or oil. 2. Ignition switch in "Of f" position. 3. Faulty spark plug. 4. Choke in wr ong position. 5. Fuel shut-of f valve in closed position 6.
22- ENG A02871 LIMITED WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORA TION warrants to the original purchaser that all products cover ed under this warranty are free fr om defects in material and workmanship.
23- ENG A02871 NOTES.
24- ENG A02871 QUICK F ACTS AL WA YS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT ENGINE GAS ENGINE OIL WA TT AGE WIRING BA TTER Y VOL T REG. ENGINE STORAGE OPERA TION Use clean, fresh gasoline with a minimum 87 octane rating. Do not add gasoline during or immediately after use.
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