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Instruction
manual
Generators
H450CS
To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at:
http://www.porter-cable.com
PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS
CH350CS
H650CS
IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations.
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the frame. Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference.
Model No.
Type
Serial No.
Copyright © 2000 PORTER-CABLE Corporation |
Part No. D21269-007-0 |
SPECIFICATION
MODEL |
H650CS |
H450CS |
CH350CS |
HORSE POWER |
13 |
9 |
6.5 |
RATED/SURGE WATTS |
6500/8000 |
4500/5500 |
3500/4375 |
VOLTAGE |
120/240 |
120/240 |
120/240 |
AMPERAGE |
54.2/27.1A |
37.5/18.8A |
29.2/14.6A |
PHASE |
SINGLE |
SINGLE |
SINGLE |
HERTZ |
60 Hz |
60 Hz |
60 Hz |
ENGINE SPEED |
3600 RPM |
3600 RPM |
3600 RPM |
MAX. AMBIENT TEMP. |
104° F |
104° F |
104° F |
FUEL CAPACITY |
7 GALLON |
7 GALLON |
4 GALLON |
RUN TIME @ 50%/100% |
9.4/6.0 HRS |
13.4/8.7 HRS |
11.6/7.8 HRS |
•This product is not equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the product will be used around flammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective working order. Spark arresters are also required on some U. S. Forest service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances.
•This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This warning is given in compliance with California Proposition 65, as detectable amounts of chemicals subject to proposition 65 may be contained in this product.
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WARRANTY
PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that each new electric generator and service part is free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective product or part as follows from the original date of purchase.
2 YEARS – Limited warranty on electric generator alternators and 1 year limited warranty on all other parts.
90 Days – Service parts
Engine warranties are the responsibility of the engine manufacturer. Warranties of merchandise sold by Porter-Cable which has been manufactured by and identified as the product of another company are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product.
THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE AND DOES NOT COVER
•Products sold damaged or incomplete, sold “as is,” sold reconditioned, or used as rental equipment.
•Delivery, installation, or normal adjustments explained in the owner’s manual.
•Damage or liability caused by shipping, improper handling, improper installation, improper maintenance, improper modification, or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by PORTERCABLE for the product.
•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, or the failure to install, operate, maintain, and store the product according to the instructions in the owner’s manual.
•Damage caused by cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity, corrosive environments and materials, or other contaminants.
•Expendable items that become worn during normal use such as fuel filters, air cleaners, spark plugs, and engine oil.
•Cosmetic defects that do not interfere with product functionality.
•Freight costs from customer to Porter-Cable.
•Repair and transportation costs of products or parts determined not to be defective.
•ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
•IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
WARRANTY SERVICE is available by delivering or shipping the defective product or part to any Porter-Cable authorized warranty service location. To determine the nearest authorized warranty service location, call the toll free number, 1-888-559-8550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Specific instructions regarding servicing arrangements and scheduling may vary depending on the type and size of the product and the availability of repair parts.
•DO NOT return the defective product to the retailer.
•Retain the original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty work.
•Purchasers should contact Porter-Cable directly if they do not receive satisfactory results from the authorized warranty service center.
Porter-Cable Corporation
4825 Highway 45 North
P.O. Box 2468
Jackson, TN 38302-2468
1-888-559-8550
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •
When using this product basic precautions should always be followed including the following:
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE
HAZARD |
WHAT COULD HAPPEN |
HOW TO PREVENT IT |
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Attempting to connect generator |
Back feeding electricity through a |
Never backfeed electricity through |
directly to the electrical system of |
building’s electrical system to the |
a structure's electrical system. |
any building structure. |
outside utility feed lines could en- |
To connect to a structure's electri- |
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danger repair persons attempting to |
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restore service. |
cal system in a safe manner, |
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always have a Double-Throw |
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Attempting to connect to the incoming |
Transfer Switch installed by a |
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utility service could result in electrocu- |
qualified electrician and in compli- |
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tion. |
ance with local ordinances. (When |
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installing a Double-Throw Trans- |
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Restoration of electrical service while |
fer Switch, a minimum of 10 |
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the generator is connected to the |
gauge wiring must be used.) |
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incoming utility could result in a fire or |
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serious damage if an isolator switch is |
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not installed. |
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Failure to use a double throw transfer |
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switch when connecting to a |
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structure's electrical system can |
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damage appliances and WILL VOID |
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the manufacturer's warranty. |
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont’d)
HAZARD |
WHAT COULD HAPPEN |
HOW TO PREVENT IT |
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Operation of generator in rain, |
Water is an excellent conductor of |
Operate generator in a clean, dry, |
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wet, icy, or flooded conditions. |
electricity! Water which comes in |
well ventilated area. Make sure |
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contact with electrically charged |
hands are dry before touching unit. |
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components can transmit electricity to |
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the frame and other surfaces, resulting |
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in electrical shock to anyone contacting |
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them. |
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Use of worn, damaged, undersized |
Contact with worn or damaged exten- |
Inspect extension cords before use |
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or ungrounded extension cords. |
sion cords could result in electrocu- |
and replace with new cord if |
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tion. |
required. |
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Use of undersize extension cords |
Use proper size (wire gauge) |
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could result in overheating of the wires |
cordset for application see chart in |
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or attached items, resulting in fire. |
the Assembly section of this |
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manual. |
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Use of ungrounded cordsets could |
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prevent operation of circuit breakers |
Always use a cordset having a |
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and result in electrical shock. |
grounding wire with an appropriate |
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grounding plug. DO NOT use an |
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ungrounded plug. |
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Placing generator on or against |
Accidental leakage of electrical current |
Place generator on low conductivity |
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highly conductive surface, such as |
could charge conductive surfaces in |
surface such as a concrete slab. |
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a steel walkway or metal roof. |
contact with the generator. |
ALWAYS operate generator a |
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minimum of six feet from any |
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conductive surface. |
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Improper connection of items to |
Exceeding the load capacity of the |
Read the load rating chart and |
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generator. |
generator by attaching too many |
instructions in the Wattage Calcula- |
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items, or items with very high load |
tion section. Make sure that the |
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ratings to it could result in overheating |
summation of electrical loads for all |
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of some items or their attachment |
attachments does not exceed the |
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wiring resulting in fire or electrical |
load rating of the generator. |
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shock. |
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Operation of unit when damaged, |
Attempting to use the unit when it has |
Do not operate generator with |
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or with guards or panels removed. |
been damaged, or when it is not |
mechanical or electrical problem. |
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functioning normally could result in fire |
Have unit repaired by an Autho- |
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or electrocution. |
rized Service Center. |
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Removal of guarding could expose |
Do not operate generator with |
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electrically charged components and |
protective guarding removed. |
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result in electrocution. |
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF FIRE
HAZARD |
WHAT COULD HAPPEN |
HOW TO PREVENT IT |
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Attempting to fill the fuel tank while |
Gasoline and gasoline vapors can |
Turn engine off and allow it to cool |
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the engine is running. |
become ignited by coming in contact |
before adding fuel to the tank. Equip |
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with hot components such as the |
area of operation with a fire extin- |
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muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from |
guisher certified to handle gasoline |
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an electrical spark. |
or fuel fires. |
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Sparks, fire, hot objects |
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot |
Add fuel to tank in well ventilated |
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objects can cause gasoline or gasoline |
area. Make sure there are no sources |
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vapors to ignite. |
of ignition near the generator. |
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Improper storage of fuel |
Improperly stored fuel could lead to ac- |
Store fuel in a OSHA approved con- |
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cidental ignition. Fuel improperly secured |
tainer designed to hold gasoline. Store |
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could get into the hands of children or |
container in secure location to pre- |
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other unqualified persons. |
vent use by others. |
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Inadequate ventilation for generator |
Materials placed against or near the gen- |
Operate generator in a clean, dry, |
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erator or operating the generator in ar- |
well ventilated area a minimum of four |
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eas where the temperature exceeds 104° |
feet from any building, object or wall. |
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F. ambient (such as storage rooms or ga- |
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN- |
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rages) can interfere with its proper ven- |
DOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED |
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tilation features causing overheating and |
AREA. |
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possible ignition of the materials or |
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buildings. |
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Tampering with factory set engine |
Engine speed has been factory set to |
Never attempt to “speed-up” the en- |
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speed settings. |
provide safe operation. Tampering with |
gine to obtain more performance. |
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the engine speed adjustment could re- |
Both the output voltage and fre- |
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sult in overheating of attachments and |
quency will be thrown out of stan- |
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could cause a fire. |
dard by this practice, endangering |
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attachments and the user. |
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Overfilling the fuel tank – fuel spill- |
Spilled fuel and its vapors can become |
Use care in filling the tank to avoid |
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age. |
ignited from hot surfaces or sparks. |
spilling fuel. Make sure fuel cap is |
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secured tightly and check engine |
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for fuel leaks before starting |
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engine. Move generator away from |
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refueling area or any spillage before |
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starting engine. Allow for fuel |
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expansion. Keep maximum fuel |
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level 1/2 inch below the tip of the |
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fuel tank. Never refuel with the |
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engine running. |
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