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GENERATOR PREPARATION
STEP 4 – CONNECT THE BATTERY
Battery: 12VDC 18AH
WARNING: Battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas.
• Keep battery away from spark, flame, or cigarette.
• Do not connect or disconnect battery while generator is running.
• Service or use battery only in well ventilated areas.
WARNING: Battery contains sulfuric acid. Battery acid is poisonous. Tilting the generator with the bat-
tery installed can cause battery acid to spill.
• Wear protective clothing and eyewear when servicing battery.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not tilt generator with battery installed.
• If battery acid gets on your skin, wash with water immediately.
• If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a doctor immediately.
If battery acid is swallowed, drink a large amount of water or milk. Then drink milk of magnesia or vegetable oil.
Call a doctor immediately.
The generator comes with the battery disconnected for safety. To use the electric start, the battery needs to be
connected. To connect the battery:
1. Remove the protective covering from the free end of the negative battery cable. This cable is connected to the
generator on the other end and is located in the vicinity of the battery.
2. Attach the free end of the negative cable to the battery and secure the connection.
CAUTION: If you do not plan to use the generator for a long period of time, disconnect the bat-
tery cables from the battery for storage. After disconnecting the cable, cover the free end with
an insulator such as electrical tape.
CAUTION: To ensure the battery maintains a charge, it is best to routinely run the generator at
least once a month.
If for some reason the generator battery should die, use a 12V trickle battery charger found at any automotive
retailer to jump start the battery. Remove the battery from the generator by dis
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE CAR BATTERY DIRECTLY TO THE GENERATOR BAT-
TERY WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING.
NOTE: After completing the 4-step Generator Preparation, the generator is ready to be started.
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