Porter-Cable CH350CS, H650CS - Manuals

5 — ENG READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. Use of worn, damaged, undersizedor ungrounded extension cords. Placing generator on or againsthighly conductive surface, such asa steel walkway or metal roof. Improper connection of items togenerator. Operation of unit ...

6 — ENG READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF FIRE Turn engine off and allow it to coolbefore adding fuel to the tank. Equiparea of operation with a fire extin-guisher certified to handle gasolineor fuel fires. Add fuel to tank in well ventilatedarea. Make ...

7 — ENG READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION HAZARD Operate generator in clean, dry, wellventilated area. Never operate unitin enclosed areas such as garages,basements, storage, sheds, or in anylocation occupied by humans or ani-mals...

8 — ENG READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. • Review and understand all ofthe operating instructions andwarnings in this manual. • Become familiar with theoperation and controls of thegenerator. Know how to shut itoff quickly. • Equip area of operation with afire...

9 — ENG RISK FROM LIFTING HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT COULD HAPPEN The generator is too heavy to be liftedby one person. Obtain assistancefrom others before you try to moveit. Serious injury can result from attempt-ing to lift too heavy an object. Lifting a very heavy object. READ AND UNDERSTAND A...

10 — ENG Extension Cord Wire Gauge Chart Amperage *Up to 20 amp draw Up to 30 amp draw Cord Length 0 to 100 ft. 0 to 100 ft. Wire Gauge Size 12 ga. 10 ga. *NOTE: When amperage exceeds 20 amps; a 12 gauge extension cord should not be used for long distances. Extension Cords When using an appliance or...

11 — ENG OPERATION KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this General Manual and Safety Rules beforeoperation of your Generator. Compare the illustration in your parts manual with your generator to familiarizeyourself with the location and use of various controls.Save all manuals for future references. IMPORTANT...

12 — ENG 2. Check fuel level and fill as required. Make suregenerator is turned off and has been allowed timeto cool down. Use clean, fresh, regular unleadedgasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mixoil with gasoline. Never fill fuel tank completely. Fill tank to 1/2"below the bottom of th...

13 — ENG TO START THE ENGINE Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorventilated areas, engine exhaust containscarbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 1. Open the fuel shut-off valve on tank and engine. 2. Move the choke control located on the engine to"CHOKE" position. NOTE: No cho...

14 — ENG MAINTENANCE 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. Note 2: Check oil after 5 hours of operation CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE MAINTENANCE TASK Before eachuse X Every 25Hou...

15 — ENG STORAGE If you are going to store your generator for more than 30days, use the following information as a guide toprepare the generator for storage. Never store generator with fuel in the tank indoorsor in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas, wherefumes can reach an open flame, spark or pilot...

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. 2. There are two types...

17 — ENG STARTING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS 1. Some appliances and tools will list on the motor nameplate the starting and running voltage and amperagerequirements. Use the following formula to convertvoltage and amperage to wattage: Volts X Amp = Watts 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts 2. To determine th...

18 — ENG HOUSEHOLD WATTAGE CALCULATOR WATTAGE CALCULATIONS APPLIANCE OR LOAD DEVICE* REFRIGERATOR/ FREEZER 800 SMALL REFRIGERATOR AIR COND.(ROOM) SUMP PUMP 1/2 HP 600 TELEVISION CAUTION !! HOT PLATE MICROWAVE SPACE HEATER 2400 1000 3 2 LIGHTING 60 WATT BULBS 75 WATT BULBS 100 WATT BULBS 300 WATT BUL...

19 — ENG TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not start No electrical output Repeated circuit breaker tripping Generator overheating No auto idle DC does not have power with thecircuit breaker depressed 1. Low on fuel or oil. 2. Ignition switch in "Off" position. 3. Fau...

20 — ENG ENGINE GAS WATTAGE WIRING ENGINE Allow the generator to run 5 minutes at no load for the engine and the genhead to s tabilize. OPERATION Make s ure the adequate s ize of extension cord is us ed. Refer to the Grounding Ins tructions /Extens ion Cord s ection of the owners manual.If the gener...