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Connecting Appliances
Connecting Appliances
10. After the engine starts, let run for 2-5 seconds and
then slowly move the choke to the OFF position.
11. After starting, confirm the output ready indicator light
is green and stays on.
12. Allow the engine to run continuously and warm up
before connecting any appliance.
Connecting Appliances
1. Turn off and unplug all appliances to be plugged into
the generator.
2. Start the generator (see “Starting Generator” on
page 12).
3. Plug in and turn on appliances. Monitor the overload
indicator light. If the overload indicator illuminates lon-
ger than 4 seconds, STOP THE ENGINE IMMEDI-
ATELY. Do not restart generator until the reason for
the overload or appliance short circuit is corrected.
4. Set the efficiency mode switch to the ON position.
Stopping Generator
In an emergency:
Press the engine control switch to the STOP position.
In normal use:
1. Turn OFF any connected appliances and unplug any
connected power cords.
2. Allow the generator to run for 2-3 minutes.
3. Press the engine control switch to the STOP position.
4. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
5. Turn the fuel cap vent to the OFF position (HW1000i
model only).
FIGURE 13: Output Ready Indicator Light (HW1000i Model)
FIGURE 14: Overload Indicator Light (HW1000i Model)
Substantial overloading that continuously lights the overload
indicator light may damage the generator. Marginal overload-
ing that temporarily lights the overload indicator light may
shorten the service life of the generator.
If appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes slug-
gish, or stops suddenly, turn it OFF immediately. Disconnect
appliance and determine whether problem is appliance, or if
rated load capacity of generator has been exceeded.
FIGURE 15: Efficiency Mode Switch
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