Global Machinery Company G25 User Manual
1
1000W
INVERTER
GENERATOR
GI25
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Black
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Code: GI25 IM
Date: 070702 Edition: 07 Op: DCR
2
Contents
Warranty Generators
Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete
satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass
manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our
required level of performance and you may need the
assistance of our service department.
This product is warranted for a 6-month period for home
domestic use from the date of the original purchase.
If found to be defective in materials or workmanship,
the tool or the offending faulty component will be replaced
free of charge with another of the same item.
A
small freight charge may apply. Proof of purchase is
essential. We reserve the right to reject any claim where
the purchase cannot be verified.
This warranty does not include damage or defects to the
tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents,
alterations or commercial or business use. It also does not
cover any bonus items or included accessories. Only the
powertool is covered under this warranty.
Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place.
Conditions apply to the above warranty. For full details of
the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our
website – www.gmcompany.com
For prompt service we suggest you log your service
request online - www.gmcservice.com.au. Should you not
have access to the internet, please contact our service
department on 1300 880 001 (Australia)
or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand).
Warranty Generators 2
Introduction 3
Environmental protection 3
Scope of product 3
Description of symbols 3
Specifications 3
General safety instructions for power tools 4
Risk of electrocution and fire 5
Risk of fire 6
Risk of injury and property damage
when transporting generator 7
Risk of breathing – inhalation hazard 7
Risk of unsafe operation 7
Risk of hot surfaces 8
Risk of moving parts 8
Risk from lifting 8
Additional safety rules for generators 9
Unpacking 9
Know your product 10
Inverter technology (including Smart Throttle System) 11
Preparing the generator 11
Checking the engine oil 11
Checking the engine fuel 11
Starting the engine 12
Stopping the engine 13
Connecting apparatus to the generator 13
AC Applications 13
DC Applications 13
Generator maintenance 15
Storage 15
Maintenance schedule 15
Spark plugs 16
Engine oil replacement 16
Air filter 16
Cleaning 17
Repairs 17
Transportation 17
General inspection 17
Troubleshooting 18
3
Description of symbols
The rating plate on your tool may show symbols.
These represent important information about the
product or instructions on its use.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear breathing protection.
Conforms to relevant standards
for electromagnetic compatibility.
Specifications
AC Output: 240Vac ~ 50Hz
Rated power: 850W
Peak power: 1000W
Phase: Single
Power factor: coso| =1
Displacement: 53.5cc
DC Output: 12V, 8.3A
Engine: 2HP, 4 Stroke
No load speed: 5500 RPM
Fuel tank capacity: 2.6L
Fuel type: Unleaded
Operation noise level: 68dB/7m
Net weight: 14kg
Introduction
Your new GMC product will more than satisfy
your expectations. It has been manufactured under
stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior
performance criteria.
You will find your new GMC item easy and safe to
operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years
of dependable service.
CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction
Manual before using your new GMC product. Take special
care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
Your GMC product has many features that will make
your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the
development of product, making it easy to maintain
and operate.
Environmental protection
Recycle unwanted materials instead
of disposing of them as waste. All tools,
hoses and packaging should be sorted,
taken to the local recycling centre and
disposed of in an environmentally safe way
.
Scope of product
This product is suited for home and camping applications.
It will allow you to run equipment like outdoor lights,
computers, sound systems, televisions, DVD and
Video players, microwaves and allows you to recharge
your car battery.
When in use it is highly recommended to have a surge
protector connected to the generator at all times.
4
General safety instructions for power tools
To use this product properly, you must observe the safety
regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating
instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use
and service the machine have to be acquainted with this
Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards.
Children and infirm people must not use this tool. Children
should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in
which the tool is being used. It is also imperative that you
observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your
area. The same applies for general rules of occupational
health and safety.
WARNING. When using power tools and generators, basic
safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Also, please
read and heed the advice given in the additional important
safety instructions.
1. Keep the work area clean and tidy. Cluttered work
areas and benches invite accidents and injury.
2. Consider the environment in which you are working.
Do not use power tools and generators in damp or wet
locations. Keep the work area well lit. Do not expose
power tools or generators to rain. Do not use power
tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
3. Keep visitors away from the work area. All visitors
and onlookers, especially children and infirm persons,
should be kept well away from where you are working.
Do not let others in the vicinity make contact with the
device(s) or extension cord.
4. Store generators and tools safely. When not in use,
tools should be locked up out of reach.
5. Do not force the tool. The tool will do the job better
and safer working at the rate for which it was designed.
6. Use the correct tool for the job. Do not force small
tools or attachments to do the job best handled by a
heavier duty tool. Never use a tool for a purpose for
which it was not intended.
7. Dress correctly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. If you have long hair, wear a
protective hair covering.
8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs
should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also
required if the application creates dust.
9. Secure the work piece. Use clamps or a vice to hold
the work piece. It is safer than using your hand and
frees both hands to operate the tool.
10. Do not overreach. Keep your footing secure and
balanced at all times.
11. Look after your tools. Keep tools sharp and clean for
better and safer performance. Follow the instructions
regarding lubrication and accessory changes. Inspect
cords periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired
by an authorised service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace them if damaged. Keep tool
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
12. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Check to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the
tool before switching on.
13. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate a tool when you are tired.
14. Check for damaged parts. Before using a tool, check
that there are no damaged parts. If a part is slightly
damaged, carefully determine if it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, proper mounting and any other conditions
that may affect the operation of the tool. A part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorised service facility, unless otherwise indicated in
this Instruction Manual.
15. Use only approved parts. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Use an authorised service
facility to fit replacement parts.
5
WARNING. The use of an accessory or attachment,
other than those recommended in this Instruction Manual,
may present a risk of personal injury.
Save these important safety instructions
Risk of electrocution and fire
Hazard What could happen How to prevent it
Improper storage of extension cord.
Extension cord can come into contact
with hot engine parts resulting in
damage. Using a damaged extension
cord can result in electrocution or death.
Remove extension cord from the
generator and store separately away
from generator.
Operation of generator in rain, wet,
icy, or flooded conditions.
Water is an excellent conductor of
electricity! Water which comes in
contact with electrically charged
components can transmit electricity
to the frame and other surfaces,
resulting in electrical shock to anyone
contacting them.
Operate generator in a clean, dry, well
ventilated area. Make sure hands are
dry before touching unit.
Placing generator on or against
highly conductive surface, such as a
steel walkway or metal roof.
Accidental leakage of electrical current
could charge conductive surfaces in
contact with the generator.
Place generator on low conductivity
surface such as a concrete slab.
ALWAYS operate generator a
minimum of 2 meters from any
conductive surface.
Use of worn, damaged or
ungrounded extension cords.
Contact with worn or damaged
extension cords could result in
electrocution.
Use of ungrounded cordsets could
prevent operation of circuit breakers
and result in electrical shock.
Inspect extension cords before use and
replace with new cord if required.
Always use a cordset having a
grounding wire with an appropriate
grounding plug. DO NOT use an
ungrounded plug.
Operation of unit when damaged,
or with guards or panels removed.
Attempting to use the unit when it
has been damaged, or when it is not
functioning normally could result in fire
or electrocution.
Removal of guarding could expose
electrically charged components and
result in electrocution.
Do not operate generator with
mechanical or electrical problem.
Have unit repaired by an Authorised
Service Centre.
Do not operate generator with
protective guarding removed.
6
Risk of fire
Hazard What could happen How to prevent it
Attempting to fill the fuel
tank while the engine is
running.
Fuel and fuel vapours can become ignited
by coming in contact with hot components
such as the muffler, engine exhaust gases,
or from an electrical spark.
Turn engine off and allow it to cool before
adding fuel to the tank. Equip area of
operation with a fire extinguisher certified
to handle gasoline or fuel fires.
Sparks, fire, hot objects
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot
objects can cause fuel or fuel vapours
to ignite.
Add fuel to tank in well ventilated area.
Make sure there are no sources of ignition
near the generator.
Improper storage of fuel
Improperly stored fuel could lead to
accidental ignition. Fuel improperly secured
could get into the hands of children or other
unqualified persons.
Store fuel in an approved container
designed to hold fuel. Store container in
secure location to prevent use by others.
Tampering with factory set
engine speed settings.
Engine speed has been factory set to
provide safe operation. Tampering with
the engine speed adjustment could result
in overheating of attachments and could
cause a fire.
Never attempt to “speed-up” the engine to
obtain more performance. The output of
this generator is electronically controlled
and speeding up the generator will have
no effect on the electrical output.
Inadequate ventilation
for generator
Materials placed against or near the
generator or operating the generator in
areas where the temperature exceeds
40°C. ambient (such as storage rooms
or garages) can interfere with its proper
ventilation features causing overheating
and possible ignition of the materials or
buildings.
Operate generator in a clean, dry,
well ventilated area.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT INDOORS
OR IN ANY CONFINED AREA.
Overfilling the fuel tank
– fuel spillage.
Spilled fuel and its vapours can become
ignited from hot surfaces or sparks.
Use care in filling the tank to avoid spilling
fuel. Make sure fuel cap is secured tightly
and check engine for fuel leaks before
starting engine. Move generator away
from refuelling area or any spillage before
starting engine. Allow for fuel expansion.
Never refuel with the engine running.
7
Risk of injury and property damage when transporting generator
Hazard What could happen How to prevent it
Fire, inhalation, damage
to vehicle surfaces
Fuel or oil can leak or spill and
could result in fire or breathing
hazard, serious injury or death
can result. Fuel or oil leaks can
damage carpet, paint or other
surfaces in vehicles or trailers.
The generator is equipped with a fuel drain screw,
adjust the screw to the off position before transporting
to avoid fuel leaks. Also make sure that the fuel cap
breather switch is located on the off (closed) position,
failure to do this may result in a fuel leakage during
transporting. Transport spare fuel only in an approved
fuel container. Always place generator on a protective
mat when transporting to protect against damage to
vehicle from leaks. Remove generator from vehicle
immediately upon arrival at your destination.
Risk of breathing – inhalation hazard
Hazard What could happen How to prevent it
Gasoline engines
produce toxic carbon
monoxide exhaust
fumes.
Breathing exhaust fumes will
cause serious injury or death.
Operate generator in clean, dry, well ventilated area.
Never operate unit in enclosed areas such as garages,
basements, storage, sheds, or in any location occupied
by humans or animals. Keep children, pets and others
away from area of operating unit.
Risk from lifting
Hazard What could happen How to prevent it
Lifting a very heavy
object.
Serious injury can result from
attempting to lift too heavy an
object.
When lifting, always keep the object you are lifting near
the vertical axis of your body. DO NOT use you back
to lift heavy loads. Crouch down, grab the top handle
of unit and use your legs to carry the weight. Keep
the object as near the centre of your body’s gravity as
possible. Avoid twisting your body when carrying the
unit; instead, turn your whole body using your feet.
8
Risk of unsafe operation
Hazard What could happen How to prevent it
Operation of generator in careless
manner.
All sources of energy include the
potential for injury. Unsafe operation or
maintenance of your generator could
lead to serious injury or death to you
or others.
• Review and understand all of the
operating instructions and warnings
in this manual.
• Become familiar with the operation
and controls of the generator. Know
how to shut it off quickly.
• Equip area of operation with a fire
extinguisher certified to handle
gasoline or fuel fires.
• Keep children or others away from
the generator at all times.
Operation of the generator in
the presence of explosive or
dangerous gasses.
Operation on the generator in such an
environment may result in causing a
fire or explosion from the generator or
connected appliances.
Never operate the generator in
conditions where explosive
gases or chemicals may be
present. This includes, boats, pits
and any area where ventilation of
fresh air is not available.
Operating generator while
suspended
Generator will not operate properly and
will cause damage to the generator
and could cause serious injury or death
to you or others.
Never operate generator while
suspended or in an unlevel position.
Always operate generate on a flat,
level surface.
Risk of moving parts
Hazard What could happen How to prevent it
Contact with moving parts can
result in serious injury.
The generator contains parts which
rotate at high speed during operation.
These parts are covered by guarding to
prevent injury.
Never operate generator with guarding
or cover plates removed. Avoid wearing
loose fitting clothing or jewellery which
could be caught by moving parts.
Loading...