Harbor Freight Tools 97047 User Manual
AC/DC POWER INVERTER
Model
97047
1,000 WATT / 2,000 WATT
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
Copyright© 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of
this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape
or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in
the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if
product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling, and all other
information provided with this product:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGERDANGER
WARNINGWARNING
CAUTIONCAUTION
NOTICENOTICE
CAUTIONCAUTION
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert
symbol, indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not
related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol,
is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
re, and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work area safety
1.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
a.
Do not operate the Inverter in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
b.
presence of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Inverters may ignite the dust
or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating the Inverter.
c.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
2.
Inverter plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do
a.
not use any adapter plugs with grounded Inverters. Unmodied plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
b.
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
Do not expose the Inverter to rain or wet conditions. Water entering an
c.
Inverter will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or
d.
unplugging the Inverter. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
When operating outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
e.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating this product. Do not use the Inverter while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating the Inverter may result in serious personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment
such as work gloves and protective, electrically nonconductive clothes
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before
plugging in. Plugging tools in with the switch on invites accidents.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
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4.
Inverter use and care
a.
Do not force the Inverter. Use the correct Inverter for your application. The
correct Inverter will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b.
Do not use the Inverter if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any product
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the Inverter accidentally.
d.
Store the Inverter out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the Inverter or these instructions to operate it. Inverters
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e.
Maintain the Inverter. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the Inverter’s
operation. If damaged, the Inverter must be repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained Inverters.
f.
Use the Inverter in accordance with these instructions and in the manner
intended for the particular type of product, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the Inverter for operations
different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5.
Service
a.
Have the Inverter serviced only by a qualied repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This item does not have any user-replaceable
parts.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Inverter. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
2.
A vehicle’s engine must never be used in any enclosed structure. Carbon
monoxide is produced during operation and is deadly in a closed environment.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the u, with headaches,
dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, get fresh air immediately.
3.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
4.
during installation. Connect all wires securely. Store tools and metal
objects away from the inverter.
5.
Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.
Guard against electric shock. Do not open the metal case; risk of
electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures
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