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Operating instructions
Make sure that you have read and understood all thesafety instructions before starting to use thegenerator.
If you are in any way unsure regarding theuse and maintenance of this generator, consult someone with
therequisite knowledge and experience to help you.
Preparations
• The generator is fitted with anearth connection terminal (18). Get in thehabit of earthing thegenerator by
connecting anearth spike driven into theground to theearth terminal before using it. This provides extra
protection for theuser. An RCD can also be connected between thegenerator and theconnected electrical
device/s. If at all unsure about earthing thegenerator, ask acompetent electrician for advice.
Checking the oil level
Note:
• The generator is equipped with an oil level safety cut-off switch which prevents the engine from starting if
the oil level is too low or if the generator is not level. The switch will also cut the engine off if the oil level falls
below the minimum level whilst the generator is in operation.
1. Make sure thegenerator is on alevel surface.
2. Unscrew one of theoil filler caps (9, 12).
3. Wipe theoil off thedipstick located inside thecap.
4. Fully insert thedipstick without screwing thecap back on.
5. Remove thedipstick and check that theoil on thedipstick
is between themarks.
6. If there is too little oil on thedipstick, add more oil until
the oil level is correct.
7. If there is too much oil, undo one of theoil drain plugs (10, 11) and drain off oil until thelevel is correct.
8. Screw thefiller cap back on.
Refuelling
Note:
• Always refuel outdoors.
• Do not fill thetank to thetop, thefuel needs room for expansion. A suitable level is to thebottom of thefuel
filter located in thefiller cap.
• Petrol is highly flammable.
• Never smoke whilst filling thefuel tank or handling fuel.
• Keep asafe distance away from sparks and naked flames when filling thefuel tank or whenever handling fuel.
• Always switch thegenerator off and allow it to cool before refuelling.
• Use only fresh and clean petrol with anoctane rating of 95 or higher.
1. Clean thearea around thefuel tank filler cap and open it carefully.
2. Carefully pour thepetrol into thetank and wipe up any spills immediately.
3. Screw thefiller cap back on.
Starting the generator
Note: Confirm that thegenerator is on alevel surface to prevent theoil level sensor from activating thesafety
cut-off switch.
1. Disconnect all electrical loads from thegenerator before switching it on.
2. Turn thefuel shut-off valve (6) to ON.
3. Set thechoke (4) to CHOKE (refer to themarkings on theair filter).
4. Set theengine switch (15) to ON .
5. Slowly pull thestarter handle until aslight resistance is felt. Then pull thehandle briskly to start theengine.
6. Once theengine has started and has begun to warm up, set thechoke back to RUN.
7. Allow thegenerator to run for about 3 minutes before connecting any electrical devices.