READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by
this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.
The product is NOT supplied with engine oil, although traces of oil from the manufacturing
process may be present. It is essential to add adequate engine oil of the correct type to the
engine before use – see Checking and Changing Engine Oil. Failure to add engine oil will void the
Safety messages are designed to alert you to possible dangers or hazards that could cause death, injury or
equipment or property damage if not understood or followed. Safety messages have the following symbols:
You WILL be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY INJURED if you
do not follow instructions.
understand the instruction manual before
use and keep the manual in a safe place
for future reference. Safety information
presented here is generic in nature – some
advice may not be applicable to every
piece of equipment.
All safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury when
operating the equipment.
The term "equipment" refers to your
product, be it electrical mains, battery or
petrol engine powered.
IMPORTANT – Handle the equipment
safely and carefully.
BEFORE USE - If you are not familiar with
the safe operation/handling of this
equipment, or are in any way unsure of any
aspect of suitability or correct use it for
your application, you should complete
training conducted by a person or
organization qualified in safe use and
operation of this equipment, including
fuel/electrical handling and safety.
WARNINGS
•Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow warnings
and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
•Never run a petrol engine in confined
areas.
•Do not operate the equipment in
flammable or explosive environments,
such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Engine and
equipment may create sparks or heat
that may ignite vapours, dust etc
• Keep clear of moving parts.
• This equipment may be a potential
source of electric shock if misused.
•Do not operate the equipment if it is
damaged, malfunctioning or is in an
excessively worn state.
•Do not allow others to use the
equipment unless they have read this
manual and are adequately trained.
•When using the equipment, basic
safety precautions detailed here m ust
always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, personal injury
and material damage.
•When wiring electrically powered
equipment, follow all electrical and
safety codes.
•Ensure all power sources conform to
equipment voltage requirements and
are disconnected before connecting
equipment.
You CAN be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY INJURED if you
do not follow instructions.
Work areas should be clean and well it.
Do not operate the equipment if
bystanders, animals etc are within
operating range of the equipment or the
general work area.
Personal Safety
Keep packaging away from children - risk
of suffocation! Operators must use the
equipment correctly. When using the
equipment, consider conditions and pay
due care to persons and property.
Prevent unintentional starting of the
equipment - ensure equipment and power
source switches are in the OFF position
before connecting or moving the
equipment. Do not carry equipment with
hands/fingers touching any controls.
Remove any tools or other items that are
not a part of the equipment from it before
starting or switching on.
Stay alert and use common sense when
operating equipment. Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Do not use equipment when tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. This equipment is not intended
for use by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities.
You must wear appropriate protective
equipment when operating, servicing, or
when in the operating area of the
equipment to help protect from serious
injury, including eye injury, inhalation of
toxic fumes, burns, and hearing loss.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as respirators, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection
etc should be used for appropriate
conditions. Other people nearby should
also wear appropriate personal protective
equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery, which can be caught in moving
parts. Keep hair and clothing away from
the equipment.
If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.
General Equipment Use and Care
Do not force the equipment. Use the
correct equipment for your application. The
correct equipment will perform better and
be safer within its design parameters. Do
not use the equipment if the ON/OFF
switch malf unctions – any equipment that
cannot be controlled with the ON/OFF
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
You CAN be INJURED if you
do not follow instructions or
equipment damage may occur.
accordance with these instructions,
considering working conditions and the work
to be performed. Using the equipment for
operations different from those intended
could result in hazardous situations.
Before use, inspect the equipment for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
loose components, damage or any other
condition that may affect its operation. If
damaged, have the equipment repaired by an
authorized service ce ntre or technician before
use.
Always keep the equipment and accessories
(cutting tools, nozzles, bits etc) properly
maintained. Keep the equipment, controls
and handles dry and free from dirt, oil and
grease.
Store the equipment out of reach of children
or untrained persons. To avoid burns or fire
hazards, let the equipment cool completely
before transporting or storing. Never place
the equipment in places where there are
flammable materials, combustible gases or
combustible liquids etc.
The equipment is not weather-proof, and
should not be stored in direct sunlight, at high
ambient temperatures or locations that are
damp or very humid.
Generator Use and Care
WARNINGS
•If the generator is for back-up power to a
house etc, it must be connected to the
building electrical system by a qualified
electrician and must comply with
relevant laws and electrical codes. If not
connected correctly, use of the
generator may present electrocution,
electric shock, explosion and fire
hazards.
•The generator creates high voltage and
current electricity. Do not connect
incompatible devices.
•Never insert any object other than
compatible connectors into any
generator output connector.
•Do not operate the equipment with wet
hands or clothing.
•When using the generator, ensure to
keep it and all connected cables away
from other electrical cables.
•Operate the generator on solid, level
surfaces only, with at least 1m (3')
between it and other equipment or
objects.
Petrol/fuel/gasoline is extremely
flammable – keep clear of
naked flames or other ignition
sources.
•Do not spill fuel. If you spill fuel, wipe
it from equipment immediately – if fuel
gets on your clothing, change them
immediately
• Do not smoke near fuel.
• Always shut off the engine before
refuelling.
• Do not refuel a hot engine.
• Open the fuel cap carefully to allow
any pressure build-up in the tank to
release slowly.
• Always refuel in well ventilated areas.
• Always check for fuel leakage. If fuel
leakage is found, do not start or run
the engine until all leaks are fixed.
General Service Information
•Have the equipment serviced or
repaired at authorized service centres
by qualified personnel only.
•Replacement parts must be original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) to
help ensure that equipment safety is
maintained.
•Do not attempt any maintenance or
repair work not described in this
instruction manual.
•After use, the equipment and
components may still be hot – allow
the equipment to cool and disconnect
spark plugs and/or electrical power
sources and/or batteries from it before
making adjustments, changing
accessories or performing repair or
maintenance.
•Do not make adjustments while the
equipment is running.
•Perform all service related activities
under suitable conditions, such as a
workshop etc.
•Replace any worn, damaged or
missing warning labels immediately.
•Do not clean equipment with solvents,
flammable liquids or harsh abrasives.
DANGER
Running combustion engines in confined areas
CAN KILL IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust fumes
contain carbon-monoxide – a deadly gas that you
cannot smell or see.
NEVER run a combustion engine in confined areas
EVEN IF windows and doors are open. ONLY run
petrol engines OUTDOORS and away from doors,
windows and vents.
Do not operate the equipment in hazardous locations,
such as where there may be a risk of fire or explosions
from flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Do not operate the equipment in confined areas where
exhaust gases, smoke or fumes could reach
dangerous concentrations.
Do not refuel a combustion engine while it is running,
on or hot.
Never smoke while refuelling combustion engines or
handling flammable substances.
For generators, the electrical output is potentially
lethal and must only be connected to a fixed electrical
installation by an appropriately licensed person.
Be aware that the equipment may include hazardous
components, such as blades, hot surfaces and moving
parts.
Handle any flammable substance with extreme
caution.
Air Filter ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Electric Starting ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Stopping the Engine ................................................................................................................................. 12
Control Panel and Functions .................................................................................................................... 16
Grounding the Generator ......................................................................................................................... 17
AC Applications ........................................................................................................................................ 17
DC Applications ....................................................................................................................................... 18
12VDC and 5VDC Devices ................................................................................................................ 18
Checking and Changing Engine Oil ......................................................................................................... 20
Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................................................... 22
Ensure that you carry out all procedures below before
starting the engine or operating the equipment. All
procedures described are generic in nature and slight variations between
different models may exist. Failure to follow the checklist and carry out the procedures correctly may
result in making the product warranty void. The product is NOT supplied with engine oil, although traces
of oil from the manufacturing process may be present. It is essential to add adequate engine oil of the correct
type to the engine before use – see Checking and Changing Engine Oil. Failure to add engine oil will void
the product warranty.
Engine Oil
Four-stroke engines require engine oil in the crankcase for lubrication of internal components. Severe or
irreparable damage may occur if the engine is allowed to run without engine oil. The engine oil level requires
regular maintenance. Check the engine oil level and ensure that the oil level is at or just under the maximum
level indicator.
Some machines may feature an oil level sensor that will prevent the engine being started or automatically
stop the engine if the oil level falls below an acceptable level. This system, however, is not to be solely relied
upon. Always check that the engine oil level is at or near the "MAX" indicator before starting the
engine. See Checking and Changing Engine Oil.
Inverter Generator Set-Up
Air Filter
The air filter is used to prevent dirt and other particles from possibly entering the engine and causing internal
damage to it. The air filter requires regular maintenance.
Always check the air filter before starting the engine. See Checking, Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter.
Fuel
Petrol/fuel/gasoline is extremely flammable – keep clear of naked flames or other ignition
sources. • The engine must be cool before refuelling.
Adequately fill the fuel tank with the correct fuel type.
•Use non-ethanol unleaded petrol (higher RON values will provide best engine performance). Do not use
old or contaminated fuel.
To fill or top up fuel:
1. Place the machine in an upright position on a flat and level surface.
2. Clean the machine around the fuel filler so that no dirt or other material enters the tank when the cap is
removed.
3. Remove (rotate left) the fuel filler cap.
4. Using a funnel, carefully fill the tank with fuel. Do not fill above the top of the strainer (if equipped) or
otherwise overfill the tank.
5. When finished, reinstall (rotate right) the fuel filler cap until firm. Wipe away any residual fuel from the
machine. If fuel has been spilt, move the machine away from the spillage before starting the engine.