Porter Cable H451CS-W-3, H451CS-W-2, H451CS-W-1, H451CS-W Owner’s Manual
Instruction
manual
Model
H451CS
Generator
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IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who _sto use this equipment
carefully reads and understands these instructionsbefore starting
operations
The Model and Serial No plate is located on the frame Record these
numbers _nthe spaces below and retain for future reference
Model No
Type
Senal No
Part No D24024-023-1
SPECIFICATION
MODEL H4510S
HORSE POWER 9.0
RATED/SURGE WATTS 4500/9000
VOLTAGE 120/240
AMPERAGE 37.5A/18.8A
PHASE SINGLE
FREQUENCY 60 Hz
ENGINE SPEED 3600 RPM
MAX. AMBIENT TEMP. 104° F
FUEL CAPACITY 4 GALLONS
RUN TIME @50%/100% 10.6/5.2 HRS
• This product is equipped with a spark arresting muffler. Ifthe 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 Cal-
ifornia 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, bir_h 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
PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that each new electric generator and service par_ 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 mod-
ification, or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by PORTER-CABLE for the prod-
uct.
• 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 net allow the exclusion or limita-
tion 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 PUR-
POSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. Some states do not allow limi-
tations 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+CllLE
Porter_Cable Corporation
4825 Highway 46 North
Re. 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-
derstand. This information relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE-
VENTING EQUIPMENT PROB-
LEMS, To help you recognize this
information, we use symbo{s to the
right. Please read the manual and pay
attention to these sections.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this product basic precautions should always be fol-
I A DANGER I
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD
THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS iNJURY OR
LOSS OF LIFE.
I _WARNING I
IMPORTANT SAFETY iNFORMATiON - A HAZ-
ARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
Information that you should pay special
attention to.
" SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS "
lowed including the following:
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE
I ACAUTION I
NOTE ]
HAZARD
Attempting to connect generator
directly to the electrical system of
any building structure.
Improper storage of extension
cord
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Back feeding electricity through a
building's electrical system to the
outside utility feed lines could endan-
ger repair persons attempting to re-
store service.
Attempting to connect to the incom-
ing utility service could result in elec-
trocution.
Restoration of electrical service while
the generator is connected to the
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 struc-
ture's electrical system can damage
appliances and WILL VOID the man-
ufacturer's warranty.
Extension cord can come into contact
with hot engine parts resulting in
damage. Using a damaged extension
cord can result in electrocution or
death.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Never backfeed electricity through
a structure's electrical system.
To connect to a structure's electri-
cal system in a safe manner,
always have a Double-Throw
Transfer Switch installed by a quali-
fied electrician and in compliance
with local ordinances. (When in-
stalling a Double-Throw Transfer
Switch, a minimum of 10 gauge
wiring must be used.)
Never fold handle over hot engine
with extension cord wrapped on
storage bracket.
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont'd)
HAZARD
Operation of generator in rain,
wet, icy, or flooded conditions.
Use of worn, damaged, under-
sized or ungrounded extension
cords.
Placing generator on or against
highly conductive surface, such as
a steel walkway or metal roof.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Water is an excellent conductor of
electricity! Water which comes in con-
tact with electrically charged compo-
nents can transmit electricity to the
frame and other surfaces, resulting in
electrical shock to anyone contacting
them.
Contact with worn or damaged ex-
tension cords could result in electro-
cution.
Use of undersize extension cords
could result in overheating of the
wires or attached items, resulting in
fire.
Use of ungrounded cordsets could
prevent operation of circuit breakers
and result in electrical shock.
Accidental leakage of electrical cur-
rent could charge conductive sur-
faces in contact with the generator.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Operate generator in a clean, dry,
well ventilated area. Make sure
hands are dry before touching unit.
Inspect extension cords before
use and replace with new cord if
required.
Use proper size (wire gauge) cord-
set for application see chart in the
Assembly section of this manual.
Always use a cordset having a
grounding wire with an appropri-
ate grounding plug. DO NOT use
an ungrounded plug.
Place generator on low conductiv-
ity surface such as a concrete
slab.
Improper connection of items to
generator.
Operation of unit when damaged,
or with guards or panels removed.
Exceeding the load capacity of the
generator by attaching too many
items, or items with very high load
ratings to it could result in overheat-
ing of some items or their attachment
wiring resulting in fire or electrical
shock.
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.
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ALWAYS operate generator a min-
imum of six feet from any conduc-
tive surface.
Read the load rating chart and in-
structions in the Wattage Calcula-
tion section. Make sure that the
summation of electrical loads for
all attachments does not exceed
the load rating of the generator.
Do not operate generator with me-
chanical or electrical problem.
Have unit repaired by an Autho-
rized Service Center.
Do not operate generator with
protective guarding removed.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF FIRE
HAZARD
Attempting to fill the fuel tank while
the engine is running.
Sparks, fire, hot objects
Improper storage of fuel
Inadequate ventilation for generator
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Gasoline and gasoline vapors can
become ignited by coming in contact
with hot components such as the
muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from
an electrical spark.
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot
objects can cause gasoline or gaso-
line vapors to ignite.
Improperly stored fuel could lead to
accidental ignition. Fuel improperly se-
cured could get into the hands of chil-
dren or other unqualified persons.
Materials placed against or near the
generator or operating the generator in
areas where the temperature exceeds
104 ° R ambient (such as storage
rooms or garages) can interfere with its
proper ventilation features causing
overheating and possible ignition of the
materials or buildings.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
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.
Add fuel to tank in well ventilated
area. Make sure there are no sourc-
es of ignition near the generator.
Store fuel in a OSHA approved
container designed to hold gaso-
line. Store container in secure loca-
tion to prevent use by others.
Operate generator in a clean, dry,
well ventilated area a minimum of
four feet from any building, object
or wall. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT
INDOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED
AREA.
Tampering with factory set engine
speed settings.
Overfilling the fuel tank -
fuel spillage.
Engine speed has been factory set to
provide safe operation. Tampering with
the engine speed adjustment could re-
sult in overheating of attachments and
could cause a fire.
Spilled fuel and its vapors can
become ignited from hot surfaces or
sparks.
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Never attempt to "speed-up" the
engine to obtain more perfor-
mance. Both the output voltage
and frequency will be thrown out of
standard by this practice, endan-
gering attachments and the user.
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 refueling area or any spillage
before starting engine. Allow for
fuel expansion. Keep maximum
fuel level 1/2 inch below the tip of
the fuel tank. Never refuel with
the engine running.
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