Dirty hand tools 104502, 101092 Operation Manual

5500 RATED WATTS/6500 MAXIMUM WATTS

PORTABLE POWER GENERATOR

6 50 0 W P O W E R G E N E R ATOR

25A

MODELS #101092 and #104502

Operation Manual

is safety alert symbol identies important safety messages in this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death.

Part # 101373 Rev A

For Service or Questions

Call 1-877-487-8275

720-287-5182

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1100 W 120th Ave, Suite 600

Westminster, CO 80234 • 720-287-5182

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information .....................................................4

Unpacking and Setup .....................................................................7

Wheel Assembly ............................................................................8

Handle Assembly ...........................................................................9

Filling with Gasoline and Oil .......................................................10

Operation Precautions ..................................................................11

Calculating Wattage .....................................................................13

Operation .....................................................................................14

Maintenance .................................................................................16

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................19

Storage .........................................................................................21

Warranty and Speciﬁcations .......................................... Back Cover

Important Safety Information

WARNING

WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions

and safety information before operating this portable power generator. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this portable power generator who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a portable power generator can be dangerous if used improperly. Do not operate this portable power generator if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation.

Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182, 1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.com if you have any questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.

DANGER

Intended Use

Do Not Use the portable power generator for any purpose other than for which it was designed. Any other use is unauthorized and may result in serious injury or death.

Personal Protective Equipment

Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during set up. While this portable power generator operates at a relatively low noise level, about 74dB, you may want to wear ear plugs or noise deafening headphones.

CAUTION

People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic ﬁelds in close proximity to a heart pacemaker

could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. Caution is necessary when near the engine’s magneto or recoil starter.

Important Safety Information

General Safety

Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury or death.

DANGER

READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE

OPERATION.

• Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do

not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.

• Do not operate the portable power generator when under the

inﬂuence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

• Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not

completely alert to operate the portable power generator.

DANGER

NEVER place ngers, hands, or body near the generator when it

is running. Do not lean or reach over the generator.

• Keep all safety guards in place and in proper working order.

• Keep all people (except the operator) a minimum of six feet from

the generator during operation.

• Do not transport the generator with the engine running.

• Do not tilt the machine while the engine is running.

• Do not leave the generator unattended when it is running. Turn

oﬀ the engine before leaving the area.

• Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper

ventilation as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless, and deadly poisonous.

• Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine oﬀ and allow the

engine to cool completely.

• Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or cover over the

carburetor air-intake removed, except for adjustment. Removal of such parts could create a ﬁre hazard.

• e muer and engine become very hot with use and can cause

a severe burn; do not touch. Allow the engine to cool before refueling, doing maintenance, or making adjustments.

Important Safety Information

Safety Decals

Safety labels on the portable power generator are to remind you of important information while you are operating the unit. Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in readable condition. Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact Dirty Hand Tools at 1-877-487-8275 for replacement decals.

DANGER

USI N G A G EN ER AT OR I N D OOR S

CAN K I LL Y OU I N M I N UT ES

E x haust c ontains c arb on monox ide

whic h is a p o i s o n

that y ou c annot see or smell.

N e v e r u s e i n s i d e a h o u s e

o r g a r a g e e v e n w i t h d o o r s

a n d w i n d o w s o p e n !

Us e o n l y o u t s i d e a w a y

f r o m w i n d o w s ,

d o o r s a n d v e n t s !

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T o p r e v e n t s e r i o u s i n j u r y , e l e c t r i c s h o c k a n d p r o p e r t y d a m a g e :

1. K eep ac c ess doors on enc losures loc ked.

2. H ave lic ensed elec tric ian do all elec tric work inc luding ground c onnec tion and maintenanc e.

3. K eep dry . 4 . K eep all guards in p lac e and in p rop er working c ondition. 5 . W ear A N S I - ap p roved safety goggles during setup and maintenanc e. 6 . T urn switc h off and remove key after use.

7. R ead O p erator ’ s M anual b efore setup or use. 8 . Ad d e n g i n e o i l b e f o r e s t a r t i n g . S tarting without oil will ruin the engine and void warranty . R ead maintenanc e information in O p erator’ s M anual. 9 . U nc onditioned elec tric al eq uip ment c an damage sensitive eq uip ment. Do not use to p ower sensitive elec tric eq uip ment without ap p rop riate line c onditioner sold sep arately .

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CAUTION

T o p r e v e n t s e r i o u s i n j u r y :

O p eration of this eq uip ment may c reate sp arks that c an start fires around dry vegetation or flammab le materials.

A sp ark arrestor may b e req uired.

O p erator should c ontac t loc al fire agenc ies for laws and regulations regarding fire p revention req uirements.

H OT M UFFLER !

T O P R E V E N T B U R N S ,

D O N OT T OUCH M UFFLER

O R O T H E R E X H A U S T C O M P O N E N T S .

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Unpacking and Setup

is portable power generator is assembled at the factory with the exception of the wheels and handle. Save the packing materials and box for future use as a storage container. Setup for use outside in a well ventilated area on a level, stable surface away from doors, windows, vents, etc.

COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE GENERATOR.

CHOKE

FUEL

VALVE

FUEL TANK

FUEL

FILL CAP

FUEL LEVEL

INDICATOR

6 5 00 W P O W E R G E N E R ATO R

12VDC CIRCUIT

BREAKER

12VDC

CONNECTORS

120V CIRCUIT

BREAKERS

(2)

120V/240V

CIRCUIT

BREAKERS

(2)

25A

GROUND

TERMINAL

AIR FILTER

COVER

RECOIL

STARTER

POWER

SWITCH

ENGINE OIL

FILLER

PLUG

AC120V/240V

RECEPTACLE

AC120V

RECEPTACLE

(4 plcs)

Wheel Assembly (Model 104502)

Wheels and handle assembly permit easy transportation of the power generator. Note: Assemble wheels and

handle before lling with uids.

Support the generator on a raised platform so that the wheels and feet can easily be attached. Assemble wheel kit completely before attempting to use generator.

Step 1. Installing the wheels (see Figure 1):

1. Mount the axle onto the frame and secure in place with two hex bolts and two ﬂange nuts .

2. Mount the axle bracket on the frame with two hex

bolts and two ﬂange nuts .

3. Mount the wheels on to the axle and secure with a washer and an r-clip on each side.

Step 2. Installing the feet (see Figure 2):

1. Attach the rubber foot onto the foot bracket with a hex bolt and a ﬂange nut .

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2. Align the holes in the frame with the holes in the foot support and secure with two hex bolts and two ﬂange nuts .

Repeat to assemble the opposite foot.

Item Description Qty.

1 Axle 1 2 Hex Bolt, M8 x 16mm 8 3 Wheel 2 4 Washer 2 5 R-Clip 2 6 Flange Nut, M8 8 7 Axle Bracket 1 8 Flange Nut, M8 2 9 Foot Bracket 2 10 Rubber Foot 2 11 Hex Bolt, M6 x 28mm 2

Figure 1

Figure 2

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