Porter-Cable T550 User Manual

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Instruction

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PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS

IMPORTANT

Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations.

The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the frame. Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference.

Model No.

Type

Serial No.

Copyright © 2000 PORTER-CABLE Corporation

D21523 Rev. 0 008-0

SPECIFICATION

MODEL	T550
HORSE POWER	10
RATED/SURGE WATTS	5500/6875
VOLTAGE	120/240
AMPERAGE	45.8/22.9
PHASE	SINGLE
HERTZ	60 Hz
ENGINE SPEED	3600 RPM
MAX. AMBIENT TEMP.	104° F
FUEL CAPACITY	7 GALLON
RUN TIME @ 50%/100%	10.4/7.0HRS

•This product is not equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the product will be used around flammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective working order. Spark arresters are also required on some U. S. Forest service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances.

•This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This warning is given in compliance with California Proposition 65, as detectable amounts of chemicals subject to proposition 65 may be contained in this product.

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WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY

PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that each new electric generator and service part is free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective product or part as follows from the original date of purchase.

2 YEARS – Limited warranty on electric generator alternators and 1 year limited warranty on all other parts.

90 Days – Service parts

Engine warranties are the responsibility of the engine manufacturer. Warranties of merchandise sold by Porter-Cable which has been manufactured by and identified as the product of another company are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product.

THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE AND DOES NOT COVER

•Products sold damaged or incomplete, sold “as is,” sold reconditioned, or used as rental equipment.

•Delivery, installation, or normal adjustments explained in the owner’s manual.

•Damage or liability caused by shipping, improper handling, improper installation, improper maintenance, improper modification, or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by PORTER-CABLE for the product.

•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, or the failure to install, operate, maintain, and store the product according to the instructions in the owner’s manual.

•Damage caused by cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity, corrosive environments and materials, or other contaminants.

•Expendable items that become worn during normal use such as fuel filters, air cleaners, spark plugs, and engine oil.

•Cosmetic defects that do not interfere with product functionality.

•Freight costs from customer to Porter-Cable.

•Repair and transportation costs of products or parts determined not to be defective.

•ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

•IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

WARRANTY SERVICE is available by delivering or shipping the defective product or part to any Porter-Cable authorized warranty service location. To determine the nearest authorized warranty service location, call the toll free number, 1-888- 559-8550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Specific instructions regarding servicing arrangements and scheduling may vary depending on the type and size of the product and the availability of repair parts.

•DO NOT return the defective product to the retailer.

•Retain the original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty work.

•Purchasers should contact Porter-Cable directly if they do not receive satisfactory results from the authorized warranty service center.

Porter-Cable Corporation

4825 Highway 45 North

P.O. Box 2468

Jackson, TN 38302-2468

1-888-559-8550

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

	This manual contains information that
	is important for you to know and un-	URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZ-	Information for preventing damage to
	derstand. This information relates to
		ARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY	equipment.
	protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE-
		OR LOSS OF LIFE.
	VENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
	To help you recognize this informa-
	tion, we use symbols to the right.
	Please read the manual and pay at-	IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A	Information that you should pay
	tention to these sections.	HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS
		INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.	special attention to.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •

When using this product basic precautions should always be followed including the following:

RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE

	HAZARD	WHAT COULD HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
Attempting to connect generator		Back feeding electricity through a	Never backfeed electricity through
directly to the electrical system of		building’s electrical system to the	a structure's electrical system.
any building structure.		outside utility feed lines could en-	To connect to a structure's electri-
		danger repair persons attempting to
		restore service.	cal system in a safe manner,
			always have a Double-Throw
		Attempting to connect to the incoming	Transfer Switch installed by a
		utility service could result in electrocu-	qualified electrician and in compli-
		tion.	ance with local ordinances. (When
			installing a Double-Throw Trans-
		Restoration of electrical service while	fer Switch, a minimum of 10
		the generator is connected to the	gauge wiring must be used.)
		incoming utility could result in a fire or
		serious damage if an isolator switch is
		not installed.
		Failure to use a double throw transfer
		switch when connecting to a
		structure's electrical system can
		damage appliances and WILL VOID
		the manufacturer's warranty.

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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.

RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont’d)

HAZARD	WHAT COULD HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
Operation of generator in rain,	Water is an excellent conductor of	Operate generator in a clean, dry,
wet, icy, or flooded conditions.	electricity! Water which comes in	well ventilated area. Make sure
	contact with electrically charged	hands are dry before touching unit.
	components can transmit electricity to
	the frame and other surfaces, resulting
	in electrical shock to anyone contacting
	them.
Use of worn, damaged, undersized	Contact with worn or damaged exten-	Inspect extension cords before use
or ungrounded extension cords.	sion cords could result in electrocu-	and replace with new cord if
	tion.	required.
	Use of undersize extension cords	Use proper size (wire gauge)
	could result in overheating of the wires	cordset for application see chart in
	or attached items, resulting in fire.	the Assembly section of this
		manual.
	Use of ungrounded cordsets could
	prevent operation of circuit breakers	Always use a cordset having a
	and result in electrical shock.	grounding wire with an appropriate
		grounding plug. DO NOT use an
		ungrounded plug.
Placing generator on or against	Accidental leakage of electrical current	Place generator on low conductivity
highly conductive surface, such as	could charge conductive surfaces in	surface such as a concrete slab.
a steel walkway or metal roof.	contact with the generator.
		ALWAYS operate generator a
		minimum of six feet from any
		conductive surface.
Improper connection of items to	Exceeding the load capacity of the	Read the load rating chart and
generator.	generator by attaching too many	instructions in the Wattage Calcula-
	items, or items with very high load	tion section. Make sure that the
	ratings to it could result in overheating	summation of electrical loads for all
	of some items or their attachment	attachments does not exceed the
	wiring resulting in fire or electrical	load rating of the generator.
	shock.
Operation of unit when damaged,	Attempting to use the unit when it has	Do not operate generator with
or with guards or panels removed.	been damaged, or when it is not	mechanical or electrical problem.
	functioning normally could result in fire	Have unit repaired by an Autho-
	or electrocution.	rized Service Center.
	Removal of guarding could expose	Do not operate generator with
	electrically charged components and	protective guarding removed.
	result in electrocution.

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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.

RISK OF FIRE

HAZARD	WHAT COULD HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
Attempting to fill the fuel tank while	Gasoline and gasoline vapors can	Turn engine off and allow it to cool
the engine is running.	become ignited by coming in contact	before adding fuel to the tank. Equip
	with hot components such as the	area of operation with a fire extin-
	muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from	guisher certified to handle gasoline
	an electrical spark.	or fuel fires.
Sparks, fire, hot objects	Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot	Add fuel to tank in well ventilated
	objects can cause gasoline or gasoline	area. Make sure there are no sources
	vapors to ignite.	of ignition near the generator.
Improper storage of fuel	Improperly stored fuel could lead to ac-	Store fuel in a OSHA approved con-
	cidental ignition. Fuel improperly secured	tainer designed to hold gasoline. Store
	could get into the hands of children or	container in secure location to pre-
	other unqualified persons.	vent use by others.
Inadequate ventilation for generator	Materials placed against or near the gen-	Operate generator in a clean, dry,
	erator or operating the generator in ar-	well ventilated area a minimum of four
	eas where the temperature exceeds 104°	feet from any building, object or wall.
	F. ambient (such as storage rooms or ga-	DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN-
	rages) can interfere with its proper ven-	DOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED
	tilation features causing overheating and	AREA.
	possible ignition of the materials or
	buildings.
Tampering with factory set engine	Engine speed has been factory set to	Never attempt to “speed-up” the en-
speed settings.	provide safe operation. Tampering with	gine to obtain more performance.
	the engine speed adjustment could re-	Both the output voltage and fre-
	sult in overheating of attachments and	quency will be thrown out of stan-
	could cause a fire.	dard by this practice, endangering
		attachments and the user.
Overfilling the fuel tank – fuel spill-	Spilled fuel and its vapors can become	Use care in filling the tank to avoid
age.	ignited from hot surfaces or sparks.	spilling fuel. Make sure fuel cap is
		secured tightly and check engine
		for fuel leaks before starting
		engine. Move generator away from
		refueling area or any spillage before
		starting engine. Allow for fuel
		expansion. Keep maximum fuel
		level ¼ inch below the tip of the
		fuel tank. Never refuel with the
		engine running.

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