Cobra IG10SI User Manual

INVERTER GENERATOR

USER MANUAL

Model：IG10SI

4-Stroke Engine

Thank you for purchasing Cobra Inverter Generator

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with the generator.

● This manual contains how to correctly operate the generator, please read carefully before using the generator.
Correct and safe operation will guarantee your safety and extend the working life of generator.

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manual may have minor difference from the updated product. Please contact your supplier for further support.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE:

The emission of engines contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Use the generator
only outdoors and away from people.

NEVER use petrol powered equipment in a home, garage, tent, camper-van,
caravan, motor-home or boat. Even if doors, windows or vents are open. Only use
outdoors, well away from doors, widows and openings. Prevent inhaling exhaust
fumes.

CONTENTS

01.Safety information

02.Safety label locations

03.Components identification

1)Con trol Panel

2)ECO N.SW

3)Res et

4)Hou rmete r

04.Pre-operation check

1)Che ck oil le vel

2)Che ck fuel l evel

3)Che ck air cl eaner

05.Starting the engine

06.Generator use

1)DC ap plica tion

2)AC appli catio n

3)Out put and o verlo ad indi cator

4)Oil a lert sy stem

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07.Stopping the engine

08.Maintenance

1)Cha nge oil

2)Air c leane r service

3)Spa rk plug s er vice

4)Spa rk arre ster ma inten ance

09.Transporting/Storing

10.Troubleshooting

11.Technical specifications

12.Wiring diagrams

13.Appendix

1)Env ironm ent cor recti on

2)Noi se and ac cess

14.Consumer information

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1.SAFETY INFORMATION

To ensure personal and property safety, please
carefully read the following information.

distance wi th constructi ons and other
electrica l appliances at l east.

● Place the generator on the leveled surface, in

order to avoid overturning or spilling fuel.

WARNING

● Read and understand the user manual before

using the generator.

● The emission of engine contains poisonous

carbon monoxide. Use the generator in well
ventilated conditions.

● Do not touch the hot muffler, when the generator

is running, or before cooling.

● Petrol is explosive and flammable in the specified

conditions when refueling, the generator needs to
be stopped and be kept cigarette and fire source
away.

● Do not connect to the building’s electrical system

or other generator, in order to avoid the electric
shocks and fires.

● The running generator must keep one meter

● Children and pets should be

operation area.

● Do not operate with wet hands.

● Do not expose the generator to rain, moisture or

snow.

● Place the generator at least 1m away from

buildings or other equipments during
operation.

● The major repair work should be carried out

only by professionally trained person.

● Do not use the generator in underground

working

● Do not use the generator in potentially

explosive atmospheres

● Use personal protective equipment: glove,

mask, earplugs, when you operate

keep away the

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SAFETY LABEL:

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2. SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS

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3. C IDENTIFICATIONOMPONENTS

CHOKE LEVER

AIR CL EAN ER
MAINTENA NCE
COV ER

STARTER GRI P

ENGINE SW ITC H

FUEL C AP VENT LEV ER

FUEL C AP

CONTROL
PANE L

SPAR K P LUG
MAINTENA NCE
COV ER

MUFFLER

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3.1) Control Panel

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ECON. SW

Oil Alert Indicato r L ight(red)

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Overload Indicato r Light(red)

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Output Indicator Light( green)

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DC Cir cuit Protector
DC Rec eptacle

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Ground Terminal

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Fuel Switch

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AC Rec eptacle

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Hourmeter

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Engine Switch

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3.2) ECON. SW (Economy control switch):

“ON”( )

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● When the econo my control swi tch is turned to

“ON”( ), the engine keep s running at idle state
automatic ally whe n the ele ctrical appl iance is
disconnec ted,and it will retur n t o the pro per speed
with the requi rement of electrical load.

● The “ON ”( ) is recommen ded to minimize the fuel

ECON. SW

ON

OFF

ONOFF

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NOTE

■ When a high loa d electrical appliance is

connected i nstantaneou sly, in order to reduce
voltage cha nge, turn the eco nomy contro l
switch to the “OFF”( )position .

■ In DC operation, turn the ec onomy control

switch to the “ OFF”( )position.

■ Connect bot h AC load a nd DC load, tur n the

economy con trol switch to th e “OFF” ( )
position.

“OFF” ( )
When the econ omy control switch turns to th e “OFF”
( ) engine runs at high speed.

3.4) Hour-meter

● Pre ss the “DISP ” button to display the

voltage/frequency of output, the engine speed
and cumulative working time in turn.

● Pre ss the “DISP ” button, the back-light of hour-

meter will be on, and it will be off wit hout
operating the button for 10S.

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