Homelite HG1800 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Manuel de l’opérateur Manual del operador

ELECTRIC GENERATOR

Groupe electrogene Generador electrico

HG1800 Series

Série HG1800 Serie HG1800

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this generator.

DANGER: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow the instructions in this operator’s

manual.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Pour réduire les risques de blessures, l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le manuel d’utilisation avant d’utiliser ce groupe.

DANGER : Le non-respect des instructions fournies dans ce manuel d’utilisation entraînera des BLESSURES

GRAVES, voire MORTELLES.

CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE

Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes de usar este generador.

PELIGRO: El incumplimiento de las instrucciones en este manual del operador puede CAUSARLE LA MUERTE

O LESIONARLE GRAVEMENTE.

GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA FUTURAS CONSULTAS

TABLE OF CONTENTS / TABLE DES MATIERES / INDICE

ENGLISH

Safety and operation rules Spark arresting muffler Operating voltage Determining total wattage Electrical

Generator capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Extension cord cable size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Electric motor loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Major generator features Control panel

120 V, 15 ampere duplex receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation Before operation

Grounding the generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Starting the unit

Pre-start preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Applying load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Shutting the generator off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Break-in procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Maintenance

Generator: brushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Inspecting the brushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Heat shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Engine: carburetor icing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Quick starting tips for units

that have been sitting a while . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Fuel tank venting Spark arrester muffler Engine maintenance schedule Service and storage

Infrequent service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Long term storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Limited warranty Service information Limited 3-year engine warranty

FRANÇAIS

Règles d’opération et de sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Pare-étincelles Vérifier la tension Détermination de la puissance totale nécessaire Caractéristiques électriques

Capacité du générateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Gestion de l’énergie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Taille du câble du cordon prolongateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Charges du moteur électrique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Caractéristiques principales du groupe electrogene Tableau de commande

Prise double de 120 v, 15 a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Disjoncteurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Commutateur du moteur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chargeur de batterie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Installation Avant de mettre en marche

Mise en place de l’appareil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Lubrification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Carburant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Demarrage de l’appareil

Préparatifs au démarrage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Démarrage du moteur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Branchement des appareils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Arret de l’appareil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Rodage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Entretien

Groupe electrogene: les balais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Inspection des balais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Écrans de chaleur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Givrage du carburateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Trucs de démarrage rapide des appareils restés

longtemps hors fonction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Donner vent de reservoir de carburant Le silencieux pare-etincelles Le plan d’entretien de moteur Usage et entreposage

Usage peu fréquent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Entreposage a long terme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Garantie limitée Service information Garantie limitée de trois ans sur le moteur

ESPAÑOL

Reglas de seguridad y de funcionamiento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Apagachispas Operating voltage Como determinar el vataje total Aspectos eléctricos

Capacidad del generador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Administración de la potencia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Calibre del cordón de extensión. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cargas de motores eléctricos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Caracteristicas principales del generador Panel de control

Receptáculo dúplex de 120 voltios, 15 amperes . . . . . . . . . 29

Interruptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Interruptor del motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cargador de batería . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Instalacion Antes de la operacion

Puesta a tierra del generador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Lubricacion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Combustible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Arranque del unidad

Preparacion antes de arrancar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Arranque del motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Como aplicar una carga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Apagado del generador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Procedimiento de arranque inicial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Mantenimiento

Generador: escobillas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Para revisar las escobillas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Escudo de calor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Motor: congelamiento del carburador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Consejos para un encendido rápido en unidades que

han estado inhabilitadas durante un tiempo . . . . . . . . . . 32

Tanque del combustible descargar Silenciador del arrestor de chispas El horario de la mantenimientodel motor Servicio y almacenamiento

Servicio poco frecuente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Almacenamiento a largo plazo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Garantia limitada Servicio al cliente Motor con garantía limitada de 3 años

ENGLISH / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL

Parts drawing / schema des pièces / diagrama de piezas . . . . . . 36

Parts list / liste des pièces / lista de piezas

Notes / remarques / notas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER:

DANGER indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

WARNING:

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

SAFETY AND OPERATION RULES

WARNING:

Failure to follow these instructions and warnings can result in death, personal injury, or property damage.

 Read carefully and understand operator manual prior

to operation of this product. Read and understand engine manual prior to operation. Follow all warnings and instructions.

Know your equipment. Consider the applications,

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limitations, and the potential hazards specific to your unit.

Equipment must be placed on a firm, supporting sur-

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face.

Load must be kept within rating stated on genera-

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tor nameplate. Overloading will damage the unit or shorten its life.

Engine must not be run at excessive speeds. Oper-

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ating an engine at excessive speeds increases the hazard of personal injury.

Do not tamper with parts which may increase or

decrease the governed speed.

To prevent accidental starting, always remove the

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spark plug or cable from the spark plug before maintaining the generator or engine.

Units with broken or missing parts, or without pro-

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tective housing or covers, should never be operated. Contact your service center for replacement parts.

Units should not be operated or stored in wet or

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damp conditions or on highly conductive locations such as metal decking and steel work.

Keep the generator clean and free of oil, mud and

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other foreign matter.

Extension cords, power cords, and all electrical

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equipment must be in good condition. Never operate electrical equipment with damaged or defective cords.

Store the generator in a well-ventilated area with the

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fuel tank empty. Fuel should not be stored near the generator.

Your generator should never be operated under these

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conditions:

a. Uncontrolled change in engine speed. (NOTE:

The optional idle control feature will reduce the engine speed in a “No Load” condition.)

CAUTION:

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate personal injury, or property damage.

b. Electrical output loss. c. Overheating in connected equipment. d. Sparking. e. Damaged receptacles. f. Engine misfire. g. Excessive vibration. h. Flame or smoke. i. Enclosed compartment. j. Rain or inclement weather. Do not let the unit get wet when

operating.

 Check the fuel system periodically for leaks or signs of dete-

rioration such as chafed or spongy hose, loose or missing clamps, or damaged tank or cap. All defects should be corrected before operation.

The generator should be operated, serviced, and refueled

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only under the following conditions:

a. Start and run the generator outdoors. Do not run the gen-

erator in an enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open; avoid areas where vapors may be trapped, such as pits, garages, cellars, excavations and boat bilges.

DANGER:

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD: The engine exhaust

contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous, odorless, invisible gas which, if breathed, can cause death or

serious personal injury. If you start to feel sick, dizzy or weak while using the generator, shut it off and get to fresh air right away; you may have carbon monoxide poisoning.

b. Good ventilation for cooling. Air flow and temperatures are

important for air cooled units. Temperatures should not exceed 104°F ambient (40°C).

c. Refuel the generator in a well lighted area. Avoid fuel spills

and never refuel while the generator is running. Allow engine to cool for two minutes prior to refueling.

d. Do not refuel near open flames, pilot lights, or sparking

electrical equipment such as power tools, welders, and grinders.

e. The muffler and air cleaner must be installed and in good

condition at all times as they function as flame arresters if backfiring occurs.

f. Do not smoke near the generator.

 Ensure that generator is properly grounded. (See

“Grounding the generator” section in this manual.)

Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or anything that

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may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.

Unit must reach operating speed before electrical

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loads are connected. Disconnect loads before turning off engine.

To prevent surging that may possibly damage equip-

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ment, do not allow engine to run out of fuel when electrical loads are applied.

When powering solid state equipment, a Power Line

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Conditioner should be used to avoid possible damage to equipment.

Do not stick anything through ventilating slots, even

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when the generator is not operating. This can damage the generator or cause personal injury.

Before transporting the generator in a vehicle, drain

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all fuel to prevent leakage that may occur.

Use proper lifting techniques when transporting the

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generator from site to site. Improper lifting techniques may result in personal injury.

 To avoid burns, do not touch engine muffler or other

engine or generator surfaces which became hot during operation.

Do not alter or modify the heat shield.

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SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER

YOUR PRODUCT MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A

SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER. If the product will be used

around flammable materials, such as agricultural crops, forests, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester should be installed and is legally required in the State of California. The California statutes requiring a spark arrester are Sections 13005(b), 4442 and 4443. Spark Arresters are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances. An approved spark arrester is available from our product dealers, or may be ordered from Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625, 1-800-242-4672.

OPERATING VOLTAGE

CAUTION:

Operating voltage and frequency requirement of all electronic equipment should be checked prior to plugging them into this generator. Damage may result if the equipment is not designed to operate within a +/- 10% voltage variation, and +/- 3 hz frequency variation from the generator name plate ratings. To avoid damage, always have an additional load plugged into the generator if solid state equipment (such as a television set) is used. A power line conditioner is recommended for some solid state applications.

A power line conditioner should be used when any of the

following solid state items:

Garage door openers Kitchen appliances with digital displays Televisions Stereos Personal computers Quartz clocks Copy machines Telephone equipment

DETERMINING TOTAL WATTAGE

In order to prevent overloading and possible damage to your generator it is necessary to know the total wattage of the connected load. To determine which tools and/or appliances your generator will run follow these steps:

Determine if you want to run one item or multiple items simul-

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taneously.

Check wattage requirements for the items you will be running

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by referring to the load’s nameplate or by calculating it (multiply amps x volts = watts).

Total the watts for each item. If the nameplate only gives volts

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and amps, multiply volts x amps = watts.

1 KW = 1,000 watts  Motorized appliances or tools require more than their rated

wattage for start up.

NOTE: Allow 2-1/2 to 4 times the listed wattage for start-

ing equipment powered by electric motors.

The generator’s rated watts should match or exceed the total

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number of watts required for the equipment you want to run.

Always connect the heaviest load to the generator first, then

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add other items one at a time.

ELECTRICAL

GENERATOR CAPACITY

Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power at the same time. Follow these simple steps.

1. Selecttheitemsyouwillpoweratthesametime.

2. Total thecontinuous (running) watts of these items. Thisis

the amount of power the generator must produce to keep the items running. See the wattage reference chart at right.

3. Estimate how many surge (starting) watts you will need.

Surge wattage is the short burst of power needed to start electric motor-driven tools or appliances such as a circular saw or refrigerator. Because not all motors start at the same time, total surge watts can be estimated by adding only the item(s) with the highest additional surge watts to the total rated watts from step 2.

Example:

Tool or Appliance

Window AC, 10,000 BTU

Continuous

(Running) Watts

1200 1800

Refrigerator 700 2200 1/3 HP Well Pump 1000 2000 27 in. Television 500 0 Light (75 Watts) 75 0

3475 Total

Running Watts

Total Continuous (Running) Watts 3475 Plus Highest Additional Surge Watts + 2200

Equals Total Generator Output Required 5675

POWER MANAGEMENT

To prolong the life of the generator and attached devices, it is important to take care when adding electrical loads to the generator. There should be nothing connected to the generator outlets before starting its engine. The correct and safe way to manage generator power is to sequentially add loads as follows:

1. With nothing connected to the generator, start the engine as described later in this manual.

2. Plug in and turn on the first load, preferably the largest load you have.

3. Permit the generator output to stabilize (engine runs smoothly and attached device operates properly).

4. Plug in and turn on the next load.

5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load.

Never add more loads than the generator capacity. Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity as previously described.

Surge

(Starting) Watts

2200 Highest

Surge Watts

CAUTION:

Do not overload the generator’s capacity. Exceeding the generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can damage the generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.

Typical

Tool or Appliance

Essentials

LightBulb−75Watt 75 75 Refrigerator/Freezer

SumpPump−1/2HP 1050 2200 WaterWellPump−1/3HP 1000 1500

Electric Water Heater 4000

Heating/Cooling

FurnaceFan−1/2HP 800 2350 WindowAC−10,000BTU 1200 1800

Space Heater 1800

Kitchen

MicrowaveOven−1000Watt 1000 0 Coffee Maker 1000 ElectricStove−SingleElement 2100 0 Toaster Oven 1200

Family Room

VCR CD/DVD Player Stereo Receiver

ColorTelevision−27in. 500 0 Other

Security System Curling Iron 1500

GarageDoorOpener−1/2HP 875 2350 HairDryer−1/2HP 1250 0

DIY/Job Site Quartz Halogen Work Light 1000 0

AirlessSprayer−1/3HP 600 1200 Reciprocating Saw

ElectricDrill−1/2HP 600 900 CircularSaw−7-1/4in. 1400 2300 MiterSaw−10in. 1800 1800 Planer/Jointer−6in. 1800 1800

TableSaw/RadialArmSaw−

10 in. AirCompressor−1HP 1600 4500

*Wattages listed are approximate. Check tool or appliance for actual wattage.

Continuous*

(Running)

Watts

700 2200

100 0 100 0 450 0

500 0

960 0

2000 2000

Typical Surge*

(Starting)

Watts

ELECTRICAL

EXTENSION CORD CABLE SIZE

Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required load. Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can burn out the appliance and overheat the cord.

Current in

Amperes

2.5 300 600 1000 ft. 600 ft. 375 ft. 250 ft. 5

7.5

10 1200 2400 15 1800 3600 150 ft. 100 ft. 65 ft. 20 2400 4800 175 ft. 125 ft. 75 ft. 25 3000 6000 150 ft. 100 ft. 30 3600 7200 125 ft. 65 ft. 40 4800 9600 90 ft.

Load in Watts Maximum Allowable Cord Length

At 120V At 240V

600 1200 500 ft. 300 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft. 900 1800 350 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft. 100 ft.

#8 Wire #10 Wire #12 Wire #14 Wire #16 Wire

250 ft. 150 ft. 100 ft. 50 ft.

ELECTRIC MOTOR LOADS

It is characteristic of common electric motors in normal operation to draw up to six times their running current while starting. This table may be used to estimate the watts required to start “Code G” electric motors; however, if an electric motor fails to start or reach running speed, turn off the appliance or tool immediately to avoid equipment damage. Always check the requirements of the tool or appliance being used compared to the rated output of the generator.

Motor Size (H.P.) Running Watts

1/8 1/6 1/4 1/3 1/2 3/4

1 1100 2500 3300 —

275 600 850 1200 275 600 850 2050 400 850 1050 2400 450 975 1350 2700 600 1300 1800 3600 850 1900 2600 —

Repulsion Induction Capacitor Split Phase

Watts Required to Start Motor

MAJOR GENERATOR FEATURES

Subaru OHC engine Receptacles on endbell Battery charger 1.3 gallon fuel tank Spark arrester Brushless generator

CONTROL PANEL

A . 120 V, 15 Ampere Duplex Receptacle

15 amps of current may be drawn from each half of the receptacle. However, total power drawn must be kept within nameplate ratings.

B. Circuit Breaker

The receptacles are protected by an AC circuit breaker. If the generator is overloaded or an external short circuit occurs, the circuit breaker will trip. If this occurs, disconnect all electrical loads and try to determine the cause of the problem before attempting to use the generator again. If overloading causes the circuit breaker to trip, reduce the load. NOTE: Continuous trip-

ping of the circuit breaker may cause damage to generator or equipment. The circuit breaker may be reset by pushing the

button of the breaker.

C. Engine Switch

The battery charger on this generator is referred to as an unregulated taper charger - the most widely used in the market today. The amount of current flowing will depend on the charging voltage and battery’s state of charge. As the battery becomes more fully charged, the output current to the battery decreases and nearly becomes constant. Taper chargers are intended to be used with the provision that they will be disconnected from the battery after a maximum time on charge. Normally a period of 30 to 120 minutes is sufficient to recharge a weak battery. The charge level of the battery should be checked periodically.

CAUTION:

This battery charging system is intended to recharge weak batteries, not to “boost start” vehicles. Do not overcharge battery or leave battery unattended.

NOTE: When the battery charger circuit is in use, the AC capacity is reduced by 180 watts. Make sure the combined load is within the rated limits.

Before charging a storage battery, check the electrolyte fluid level in all the cells. Add distilled water to each cell, if necessary, to bring the level back up to the manufacturer’s required level.

WARNING:

Storage batteries give off EXPLOSIVE hydrogen gas while charging. Do not allow smoking, open flames,sparks, or spark producing equipment in the area while charging.

Use cables approved for battery charging. Connect a red clip to the positive terminal of the battery. Connect a black clip to the negative terminal of the battery. Connect the other end of the cable to the DC accessory receptacle on the generator panel. After the battery is fully charged, remove the battery charging cable from the generator and then disconnect from the battery posts.

RECEPTACLE PANEL RECOIL PANEL

D. Battery Charger

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH GEL PACK,

SEALED OR SMALL (MOTORCYCLE) BATTERIES.

This generator contains an additional circuit used for battery charging purposes. A DC accessory receptacle is provided on the control panel. A battery charging cable equipped with a matching plug for this receptacle has been supplied with the unit. Line up metal prongs on plug with arrows on receptacle to secure.

WARNING:

Battery electrolyte fluid is comprised of sulfuric acid that can be very dangerous and cause severe burns. Do not allow this fluid to contact eyes, skin, clothing, etc. If contact or spillage does occur, flush the area with water immediately.

WARNING:

Do not continue to charge a battery that becomes hot or is fully charged.

DC CIRCUIT BREAKER: The maximum current available from the battery charger circuit is 15 amps. An automatic DC circuit breaker has been provided to protect the circuit from overloads and assure that the battery gets recharged. If an overload occurs, the circuit breaker will trip. After it cools, it will automatically reset itself. The battery’s maximum rate of charge will eventually reduce to less than 15 amps and then to zero as the battery approaches a 100 percent state of charge.

INSTALLATION

WARNING:

To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage, registered electrician or an authorized service representative should perform installation and all service. Under no circumstances should an unqualified person attempt to wire into a utility circuit.

To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of the

residence electrical system is required.

Before temporary connection of the generator to the resi-

dence electrical system, turn off the main service/disconnect.

If your generator is to be used as a stand-by power source

in case of utility power failure, it should be installed by a registered electrician and in compliance with all applicable local electrical codes.

Proper use requires that a double throw transfer switch be

installed by a licensed qualified electrician so that the building’s electrical circuits may be safely switched between utility power and the generator’s output, thereby preventing backfeed into the power utility’s electrical system.

WARNING:

To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of the residence electrical system is required. Before temporary connection of a generator to the residence electrical system turn off the main switch. Before making permanent connections a double throw transfer switch To avoid electrocution or property damage, only a trained electrician should connect generator to residence electrical system. California law requires isolation of the residence electrical system before connecting a generator to residence electrical systems. Temporary connection not recommended due to backfeeding.

BEFORE OPERATION

GROUNDING THE GENERATOR

The National Electric Code requires that this product be properly connected to an appropriate earth ground to help prevent electric shock. A ground terminal connected to the frame of the generator has been provided for this purpose. Connecting a length of heavy gauge (12 AWG min.) copper wire between the generator Ground Terminal and a copper rod driven into the ground should provide a suitable ground connection. However, consult with a local electrician to insure that local codes are being adhered to.

GROUND TERMINAL LOCATION:

ground lug

WARNING:

Do not use a pipe as the ground source.

Always follow local codes and regulations that apply to

the installation of any item that concerns this product.

LUBRICATION

Operating the unit without lubricant can damage the

engine.

Fill the engine with lubricant according to the engine manual. For units with a dipstick, fill lubricant to the proper level. Units without a dipstick should be filled to the top of the opening of the lubricant fill.

FUEL

Fill the tank with clean, fresh unleaded automotive gasoline. Regular grade gasoline may be used provided a high octane rating is obtained (at least 85 pump octane). We recommend always using a fuel stabilizer. A fuel stabilizer will minimize the formulation of fuel gum deposits during storage. The fuel stabilizer can be added to the gasoline in the fuel tank, or into the gasoline in a storage container. Do not use E85 fuel.

CAUTION:

Do not overfill the tank. Keep maximum fuel level 1/4 inch below the top of the fuel tank. This will allow expansion in hot weather and prevent overflow.

STARTING THE UNIT

WARNING:

Gasoline is very dangerous. Serious injury or death can result from fire caused by gasoline contacting hot surfaces.

Do not fill fuel tank with engine running.

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Do not spill fuel while refilling tank.

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Do not mix oil with gasoline.

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Follow all instructions and warnings in the engine

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manual.

PRE-START PREPARATION

Before starting the generator, check for loose or missing parts and for any damage which may have occurred during shipment.

WARNING:

This generator must not be operated without all factory installed heat shields in place. Failure to comply may cause the fuel tank to overheat and result in personal injury from fire.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Check lubricant level and fuel.

  Disconnect all electrical loads from the unit.  Open fuel shut off valve.  Adjust choke as necessary.  Set the engine switch to the “ON” position.  Pull on the starter rope with fast steady pull. As the engine

warms up, readjust the choke.

DANGER:

 Provide adequate ventilation for toxic exhaust gases and

cooling air flow.

Do not start or run the generator in an enclosed area, even

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if door or windows are open.

Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,

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poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting



or death.

CAUTION:

Allow generator to run at no load for five minutes upon each initial start-up to permit engine and generator to stabilize.

APPLYING LOAD

This unit has been pretested and adjusted to handle its full capacity. When starting the generator, disconnect all load. Apply load only after generator is running. Voltage is regulated via the engine speed adjusted at the factory for correct output. Readjusting will void warranty.

CAUTION:

When applying a load, do not exceed the maximum wattage rating of the generator when using one or more receptacles. Also, do not exceed the amperage rating of any one receptacle.

SHUTTING THE GENERATOR OFF

Remove entire electrical load.

  Let the engine run for a few minutes without load.  Move the engine switch to the “OFF” position.  Do not leave the generator until it has completely stopped.  Close the fuel shut off valve if the engine is to be put in stor-

age or transported.

If cover is used, do not install until unit has cooled.

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BREAK-IN PROCEDURE

Controlled break-in helps insure proper engine and generator operation. Follow engine procedure outlined in engine manual.

CAUTION:

Do not apply heavy electrical load during break-in period (the first two to three hours of operations).

MAINTENANCE

GENERATOR: BRUSHES (BRUSH TYPE UNITS ONLY)

The brushes in the generator should be inspected once every year for chips and cracks. Brushes should be replaced when they are worn to 1/4 inch (7 mm).

NOTE: Replace brushes in sets only, never separately. INSPECTING THE BRUSHES:

 Remove cover plate (R).  Remove 4 stator bolts (U)

and endbell.

Remove screws holding

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the protective plate on the inside of the endbell.

Disconnect the green (–) or

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blue (+) brush wires from the tab.

Remove brush mounting screws (S).

  Slide brushes (T) from holders.  Replace if worn to 1/4 inch (7mm).  Do not over tighten screws.

NOTE: Replace only with brushes specified in parts list. Other brushes may appear to be identical but may have completely different mechanical and electrical characteristics.

HEAT SHIELD:

Inspect to ensure that all heat shields and heat deflectors are intact and in place. Do not remove any parts or modify parts. Removing or modifying parts could cause serious damage to the unit.

ENGINE: Carburetor Icing

During the winter months, rare atmospheric conditions may develop which will cause an icing condition in the carburetor. If this develops, the engine may run rough, lose power, and may stall.

QUICK STARTING TIPS FOR UNITS THAT HAVE BEEN SITTING FOR AWHILE:

If your unit has been sitting around for a long time period and is hard to start, try doing some of these easy steps before calling Customer Service.

Check the lubricant level.

  Replace the old fuel.  Change the spark plug.  Check the fuel lines. Make sure the fuel valve is open.  Check all generator parts for integrity.  Clean the carburetor. (See engine manual for service

centers)

FUEL TANK VENTING

CAUTION:

Keep fuel tank area free of all debris, water, and ice. Do not block vent. “Tank must breathe.”

SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER

This engine is equipped with a spark arrest muffler. It should periodically be cleaned to prevent the screen from becoming clogged, which could hamper engine performance.

To clean, remove the muffler shield. Remove the four screws and pull the plate with the screen attached. Clean off any particles with a brush and reinstall. Be sure gasket is in place.

SERVICE AND STORAGE

INFREQUENT SERVICE

If the unit is used infrequently, difficult starting may result. to eliminate hard starting, run the generator at least 30 minutes every month. Also, if the unit will not be used for some time, it is a good idea to drain the fuel from the carburetor and gas tank.

LONG TERM STORAGE

When the generator set is not being operated or is being stored more than one month, follow these instructions:

Replenish engine lubricant to upper level. Drain gasoline from fuel tank, fuel line and carburetor.

a) Turn the engine switch off ( O ).

 b) Closefuelvalve.

 c) Remove the fuel linefrom the petcock by squeezingthe

ends of the retaining clip and sliding the fuel line off.

 d) Installoneendofadrainlineoverthepetcock,andplace

the other end in a fuel container large enough to catch the fuel being drained from the tank.

 e) Openfuelvalve.

 f) When the fuelhas drainedfrom the tank, close thefuel

valve and reinstall fuel line on petcock.

Pour about one teaspoon of engine lubricant through the

spark plug hole, pull the recoil starter several times and replace the plug. Then pull the starter until you feel the piston is on its compression stroke and leave it in that position. This closes both the intake and exhaust valves to prevent the inside of the cylinder from rusting.

Cover the unit and store in a clean, dry place that is well ven-

tilated away from open flame or sparks.

NOTE: We recommend always using a fuel stabilizer. A fuel stabilizer will minimize the formulation of fuel gum deposits during storage. The fuel stabilizer can be added to the gasoline in the fuel tank, or into the gasoline in a storage container.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Check engine lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before each use

Change engine lubricant

every 50 hours of operation

Clean air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 50 hours of operation

Clean spark plug Clean spark arrestor

Lubricant Type. Use new good quality lubricant such as

SC, SD, and SE grades. The lubricant to be used depends upon the temperature at which the engine is operated:

Summer: (temperatures of over 40°F/10°C) SAE 30 or SAE

10W-30, SAE 10W-40

Winter: (temperatures of below 40°F/10°C) SAE 20 or SAE

10W-30

. . . . . . . . . . . . . Every 100 hours of operation

. . . . . . . After first 20 hours and then

. . . . . . . . . . Every 50 hours of operation

LIMITED WARRANTY

SERVICE INFORMATION

WARRANTY COVERAGE

Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Homelite Product is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at the Company’s sole discretion, any defective Product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase:

Two years, if the Product is used solely for personal, family, or

household use; One year, if the Product is used for business or commercial use. This warranty applies only to Products sold within the United

States of America, the District of Columbia, Canada, Mexico, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Canal Zone, or American Samoa.

This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage resulting from defects other than in material or workmanship, or damage caused by unreasonable use, including the failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance. Other items not covered

under this warranty include:

Transportation charges for sending the product to the Company

or its authorized service representative for warranty service, or for

shipping repaired or replacement products back to the customer;

these charges must be borne by the original retail purchaser. Engine. Your Product is equipped with an engine that is covered

exclusively by a separate warranty from the engine manufacturer.

Please refer to the engine manual included with the Product for

warranty information related to the engine.

Damages caused by abuse, accident, misuse, neglect, alteration,

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modification, the effects of corrosion, erosion, normal wear and

tear or repairs by other than the Company or its authorized

service representative. Warranty is voided if the customer fails to install, maintain and

operate the product in accordance with the instructions and

recommendations of the Company as set forth in the Product’s

operator’s manual or if the Product is used as rental equipment. The Company will not pay for repairs or adjustments to the

Product, or for any costs or labor, performed without the

Company’s prior authorization.

SAVE YOUR SALES SLIP

Proof of purchase in the form of your dated sales receipt, cash register slip, etc. showing the serial number and the model of your Product will be required before the Company and/or its authorized service representatives can perform warranty service on the Product.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. THE WARRANTY SERVICE DESCRIBED ABOVE IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABILE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW A LIMITATION ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

For warranty service: Call toll free 1-800-242-7462, or write to Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625.

For warranty service outside the USA, please contact your local Homelite dealer.

CONTACT HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS CUSTOMER SERVICE AT

1-800-242-4672

or at

www.homelite.com

to obtain warranty service

information or to order

replacement parts or

accessories.

HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS

Even quality built equipment such as the electric generator you have purchased, might need occasional replacement parts to maintain it in good condition over the years. To order replacement parts, please give the following information:

Model No. and Serial No. and all specifications shown on the

Model No./Serial No. plate.

Part number or numbers as shown in the Parts List section of

the Insert for your generator model.

A brief description of the trouble with the generator.

NOTE: If replacement parts are required for the engine, contact one of the engine manufacturer’s service centers.

Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road

Anderson, SC 29625

1-800-242-4672

www.homelite.com

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