ETQ TG1200 Owner's Manual

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PREFACE

Thank you for purchasing products from EASTERN TOOLS & EQUIPMENT, INC. We
appreciate your business. The following manual is only a guide to assist you and is not a
complete or comprehensive manual of all aspects of maintaining and repairing your generator.
The equipment you have purchased is a complex piece of machinery. We recommend that that
you consult with a dealer if you have doubts or concerns as to your experience or ability to
properly maintain or repair your equipment. You will save time and the inconvenience of having
to go back to the store if you choose to write or call us concerning missing parts, service
questions, operating advice, and/or assembly questions. Our gasoline generators have some of
the following features:

• Lightweight construction

• Air cooled

• Two-stroke gasoline internal combustion engine

• Recoil starter

• Thermal pushbutton reset circuit protector

• AC and DC outputs

The ETQ air-cooled gasoline generators are widely used when electrical power is scarce. Our
generators provide a portable mobile solution in supplying power for field operations during
project construction.

This manual will explain how to operate and service your generator set.

If you have any questions or suggestions about this manual, please contact your local dealer or us
directly. Consumers should notice that this manual might differ slightly from the actual

product as more improvements are made to our products. Some of the pictures in this manual
may differ slightly from the actual product as well. Eastern Tools and Equipment, Inc.
reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.

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CONTENTS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA 4
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION & KNOWING YOUR GENERATOR 5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 6
Electric shock and short circuit 6
Prevention from accidental burns 6
Refueling precautions 7
Engine safety precautions 7
Generator safety 7
PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION 8
Gasoline premix 8
Air cleaner 8

Handle Bar Installation 9
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR 10
OPERATING THE GENERATOR 11
Starting the engine 11
Connecting electrical loads and electrical capacity 12
Stopping the engine 13
RECEPTACLES 14
MAINTENANCE 15
Spark plug maintenance 15
Spark arrester maintenance 16
Cleaning the generator 17
Storage 17
PART LISTINGS 18
Generator 18
Generator engine 20
Recoil starter assembly 22
Electrical panel 23
Air inlet valve 24
Generator head 25
TROUBLESHOOTING 26
LIMITED WARRANTY 27
PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD 30
APPENDIX 31

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA

Technical specifications

Model

Item

Type

Brushless, revolving magnetic field, self –exciting, 2-pole,

Voltage regulator Capacitor
Frequency 60 Hz
Rated voltage 120 V

Generator

Maximum output 1200 Watts
Rated Output 1000 Watts

TG1200

single-phase

Power factor
Engine type 2-Stroke
Displacement 63 Cubic centimeters (3.84 Cubic Inches)
Fuel tank capacity 3.8 liters (1.0 Gallon)

Continuous
operating hours

Fuel Type Premix 50 cups of Gasoline to one cup of 2 stroke oil

Gasoline Engine

Ignition system Transistorized ignition (TCI)
Starting system Recoil manual start

Dimensions
(LxWxH)

Unit

Dry weight 18.60 kg (Approx 41 lbs)

cos • = 1.0

5.5 Hours

31.75 x 36.53 x 36.83 cm (12.5” x 14.38” x 14.5”)

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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION & KNOWING YOUR GENERATOR

Please read this manual and follow the procedures covered in this manual. Become familiar with
the generators functions, applications, and limitations.

Below is a diagram of the locations of the various controls and functions of the generator

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(1) FUEL TANK CAP (7) AIR CLEANER
(2) AC RECEPTACLE (8) CHOKE ROD
(3) THERMAL CIRCUIT PROTECTOR (9) SPARK PLUG
(4) ENGINE SWITCH (10) GROUND TERMINAL
(5) RECOIL STARTER (11) DC TERMINALS
(6) FUEL VALVE (12) DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

WARNING: DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage / amperage capacity. Our products are
continuously being changed and improved. Every effort has been made to ensure that
information in the manual is accurate and up to date. However, we reserve the right to change,
alter or otherwise improve the product and this manual at any time without prior notice.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

In order to ensure safety for the consumer,
please carefully follow instructions on being
careful with the generators.

Operate the generator ONLY outdoors.
Never run the generator indoors as the
engine gives off poisonous carbon
monoxide, an odorless, and colorless gas.
Inhaling carbon monoxide will cause
nausea, fainting or death. Also, keep the

ELECTRIC SHOCK AND SHORT
CIRCUIT

In highly conductive area such as metal
decking or steel work, use a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI). Never touch the
generator if the generator is wet. Also,
never touch the generator if your hand is
wet. Never operate your generator if the
weather conditions call for any type of
precipitation such as rain, snow, or fog.

generator at least 3 feet away from
flammable matter for adequate ventilation.

DANGER

Always properly ground the generator.
Failing to do so can result in electrocution.
Please refer to “PROPERLY

GROUNDING YOUR GENERATOR”

PREVENTION FROM ACCIDENTAL
BURNS

Never touch the muffler and its cover when
the engine is running. Never touch the
muffler and cover after the engine has been
used, as the muffler remains hot for a good
period of time.

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REFUELING PRECAUTIONS

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable. Do not smoke near gasoline and
keep gasoline away from generator while the
generator is running. When adding fuel,
turn the generator off and let it cool at least
2 minutes before removing the gas cap.
Loosen gas cap slowly to relieve the
pressure in the tank.

Fill fuel tank outdoors and never overfill the
tank.

GENERATOR SAFETY

Never overload your generator as this can
damage your generator or the electrical
devices connected to it.

Do not start generator with electrical devices
connected to it. Start the generator first and
after the speed of the generator stabilizes,
electrical loads can be applied to it.

When connecting electrical loads, make sure
the devices are “OFF” first before
connecting them. Keep the same concept
when disconnecting electrical devices, make
sure all devices are in the “OFF” position
before disconnecting.

Operate the generator on level surfaces only.

When storing gasoline or equipment with
fuel in tank.

Store away from appliances or equipment

Inclined surfaces reduce the effective
lubrication of the engine.

Do not expose the generator to excessive
moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.

that have a pilot light or other ignition
sources because they can ignite gasoline
vapors.

ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not touch hot surfaces. Allow equipment
to fully cool down before touching.

After the generator has been run, the engine
produces heat. The temperatures of the
muffler and nearby areas can reach or
exceed 1600 F. Severe burns will occur on
contact with skin.

Do not modify the generator in any way.
The generator supplies the rated voltage and
rated frequency at its governed speed.

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PREPARATION BEFORE
OPERATION

Before starting the generator, verify the
following conditions.

GASOLINE PREMIX

AIR CLEANER

• Unscrew the air cleaner cover and

remove the air cleaner cover.

• Check the air cleaner element to be

sure they are clean and in good
condition.

• If the air filter is dirty, remove and

clean the element.

o Wash in solvent
o Squeeze
o Soak oil
o Squeeze dry

• Add premixed oil and gasoline and

never fill the fuel tank indoors.

Also, be sure to install the fuel tank

cap on tight after filling. Premix

ratio should be 50 parts gasoline and

1 part 2 stroke oil. Use fuel tank cap

to measure oil.

• Reinstall the air cleaner element and

secure the cover by setting the cover
spring.

• DO NOT overfill the fuel tank.

Always allow room for fuel

expansion.

• Never fill the fuel tank when the

engine is running or hot. Allow the

unit to cool for two minutes before

refueling. DO NOT light a cigarette

or smoke when filling the fuel tank.

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HANDLE BAR INSTALLATION

• Attain the screw driver and handle

bar from the package.

• Place the bolts in the handle bar.

Make sure the gasket is properly
mated between the fuel tank and
handle bar. Put handle bar on top
of the fuel tank with matching holes.

• Firmly tighten the screws to the fuel

tank securing the handle bar to the
fuel tank.

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