Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product T525 Porter-Cable
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Generators 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 futur e 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, for est, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally r equired in the state of California.
3 — ENG W ARRANTY Porter-Cable Corporation 4825 Highway 45 North P .O. Box 2468 Jackson, TN 38302-2468 1-888-559-8550 PORTER-CABLE CORPORA TION warrants to the original pur chaser that each new elec.
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 restor e 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 cor ds. 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 fir e extin- guisher certified to handle gasoline or fuel fires.
7 — ENG READ AND UNDERST AND ALL WARNINGS 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 animals.
8 — ENG READ AND UNDERST AND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO OPERA TE GENERA TOR. • Review and understand all of the 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 assis- tance from others befor e you try to move it. Serious injury can result fr om attempt- ing to lift too heavy an object.
10 — ENG ASSEMBL Y Read this manual. Do not attempt to operate equipment until you have read this Manual for Safety , Operation, and Maintenance Instruc- tions. NOTE: This manual is a general manual. Informa- tion in this manual may or may not pertain to your model.
11 — ENG For BSV800 5. Remove the nut from the solenoid post and place one end of the positive (red) battery cable onto the post. Reassemble nut and tighten securely . See Figures 5. Figure 5 Figur e 6 1. Use of extension cords directly from the generator to the appliance, lights, tools, etc.
12 — 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.
13 — ENG TO ST ART 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 u rn counter clock- wise until the valve stops.
14 — ENG MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDA TIONS The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli- gence. T o r eceive full value from the warranty , opera- tor must maintain the generator as instructed in this manual.
15 — ENG STORAGE If you ar e going to store your generator for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepar e the generator for storage.
16 — ENG Never exceed the rated capacity of your generator . Serious damage to the generator or appliance could result from an overload. 1. Starting and running wattage requirements should always be calculated when matching a generators wattage capacity to the appliance or tool.
17 — 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 requir ements. 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 .
18 — 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.
19 — 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.
20 — ENG EN G I NE 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 load f o r the eng ine a nd the genhead to s ta b iliz e.
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