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OPERATING PROCEDURES
(See Fig.
33
,
44
)
1. STARTING THE GENERATOR
5. GROUNDING THE GENERATOR
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To ground the generator to the earth, connect
the grounding lug of the generator to the
grounding spike driven into the earth or to the
conductor which has been already grounded
to the earth. (See Fig. 2-t)
q GROUNDING SPIKE
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If such grounding conductor or grounding
electrode is unavailable, connect the
grounding lug of the generator to the
grounding terminal of the using electric tool or
appliance. (See Fig. 2-y)
q GROUND TERMINAL
6. NOTES ON INSTALLATION
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Always be sure to place the generator on a
level surface, locking the wheel with the stopper
and/or chocking the wheels.(See Fig. 2-u)
q STOPPER w UNLOCK e LOCK
4. CHECK GENERATOR SURROUNDINGS.
Make sure you review each warning in
order to prevent fire hazard.
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Keep area clear of in flammables or
other hazardous materials.
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Keep generator at least 3 feet (1 meter)
away from buildings or other structures.
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Only operate generator in a dry, well
ventilated area.
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Keep exhaust pipe clear of foreign objects.
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Keep generator away from open flame.
No smoking!
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Keep generator on a stable and level surface.
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Do not block generator air vents with
paper or other material.
WARNING
Check the oil level before each operations
as outlined on page 5.
CAUTION
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Do not run the starting motor over 5
seconds continuously.
If the engine fails to start, return the
key to the " "(ON) position and wait
about 10 seconds then start again.
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Do not turn the key switch to "
"
(START)
position when the engine is running to
prevent damage of starting motor.
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When starting the engine by recoil starter,
set the key switch at the " "(ON)
position and pull the starter handle.
CAUTION
(a) Make sure the appliance is disconnected.
(b)Turn engine switch to " "(CHOKE) position.
(When engine is warm or temperature is high,
start engine with the switch at " " (RUN)
position.) (See Fig. 3-q)
q "" (STOP) w "" (CHOKE)
(c) [Recoil starter model]
Pull the starter handle slowly until passing the
compression point (resistance will be felt), then
return the handle to its original position and pull
briskly. (See Fig. 3-w)
q RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
w PULL BRISKLY
(d)After starting, allow the starter handle to return to
its original position with the handle still in your hand.
(e) [Electric starter model]
Insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise
to the " "(ON) position to start the engine.
Then turn the key further to the " "(START)
position. The engine will be started by starting motor.
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Do not connect defective appliances
including lines and plugs.
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Be sure appliances are not connected
to generator when starting up.
Starting the generator with an
appliance connected could result in
damage to the generator and/or
appliance and in personal injury.
CAUTION
NOTE
When engine fails to start after several attempts,
repeat the starting procedures mentioned above with
the engine switch placed at " " (RUN) position.
ON
START
STOP
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