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1000W
INVERTER
GENERATOR
GI25
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1
C o de: GI25 IM
Black Magenta
Cyan Yellow
D a t e: 070702 E dition: 07 Op: DCR
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Contents Warranty Generators 2 Warranty Generators Introduction 3 Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete Environmental protection 3 satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass Scope of product 3 manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our Description of symbols 3 required level of performance and you may need the Specifications 3 General safety instructions for power tools 4 assistance of our service department. Risk of electrocution and fire 5 This pr
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Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC product will more than satisfy The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. your expectations. It has been manufactured under These represent important information about the stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior product or instructions on its use. performance criteria. Wear hearing protection. You will find your new GMC item easy and safe to Wear eye protection. operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years Wear
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7. Dress correctly. Do not wear loose clothing or General safety instructions for power tools jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber To use this product properly, you must observe the safety gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating when working outdoors. If you have long hair, wear a instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use protective hair covering. and service the machine have to be acquainte
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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 Extension cord can come into contact Remove extension cord from the Improper storage of extension cord. with hot engine parts resulting in generator and store separately away damage. Using a damaged extension from generator. cord can
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Risk of fire Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Fuel and fuel vapours can become ignited Turn engine off and allow it to cool before Attempting to fill the fuel by coming in contact with hot components adding fuel to the tank. Equip area of tank while the engine is such as the muffler, engine exhaust gases, operation with a fire extinguisher certified running. or from an electrical spark. to handle gasoline or fuel fires. Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot Add fuel to tank in
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Risk of injury and property damage when transporting generator Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Fuel or oil can leak or spill and The generator is equipped with a fuel drain screw, Fire, inhalation, damage could result in fire or breathing adjust the screw to the off position before transporting to vehicle surfaces hazard, serious injury or death to avoid fuel leaks. Also make sure that the fuel cap can result. Fuel or oil leaks can breather switch is located on the off (closed) po
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Risk of unsafe operation Hazard What could happen How to prevent it All sources of energy include the • Review and understand all of the Operation of generator in careless potential for injury. Unsafe operation or operating instructions and warnings manner. maintenance of your generator could in this manual. lead to serious injury or death to you • Become familiar with the operation or others. and controls of the generator. Know how to shut it off quickly. • Equip area of operation with a
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You MUST unplug any load from the generator before Additional safety rules for generators starting and stopping to prevent permanent damage to 1. Do not operate in a hazardous location. Such areas any appliances. include where there is a risk of explosion of petrol fumes, leaking gas or explosive dust. Unpacking 2. Do not operate in a confined area. Exhaust gases, Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely smoke or fumes could reach dangerous concentrations. that your GMC P
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11. AC socket Know your product 12. Low oil alert indicator light (red) 1. Control panel 13. Overload indicator light (red) 2. Fuel tank cap 14. Output indicator light (green) 3. Choke lever 10 15. Smart throttle switch 4. Recoil starter 16. DC socket 5. Side maintenance cover 17. DC circuit protector 6. Fuel drain hose 18. Air cleaner 7. Engine switch 19. Oil filler cap 8. Rating label 20. Maintenance cover screw 9. Spark plug maintenance cover 9 21. Fuel drain screw 10. Muffler 20 4 2 18 3 21
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Note. The Low Oil indicator will only operate for a few Inverter technology seconds before the motor shuts down (including Smart Throttle System) 1. Before checking or refilling oil, This generator has been developed with inverter technology be sure the generator is put A providing regulated, clean and “pure” electricity for a on a stable and level surface, continuous uninterrupted stable power supply. ensuring the engine has been Inverter technology provides confidence as a power sourc
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3. If the fuel is low, replace the 1. Before starting, ensure that no E H filter screen inside the fuel electrical apparatus has been tank neck (Fig. E). connected to the generator. 4. Pour in unleaded fuel from 2. Turn the fuel cap (2) vent lever an approved fuel container to the on position (Fig. H). into the fuel tank (Fig. F). 3. Turn the engine switch (7) to Because fuel expands, only the on position (Fig. I). fill the unit to the base of the filter housing. DO NOT FILL I J to the
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3. S witch the AC Smart Throttle Stopping the engine O System (15) if required to the 1. Before stopping, ensure that no electrical apparatus ‘ON’ position (Fig. O). is connected to the generator. Note. 2. Turn the engine switch (7) to the ‘off’ position (Fig. M). Smart Throttle: • T he Smart Throttle System M N does not operate effectively if the electrical appliance requires the momentary electric power. • When operating high electrical loads simultaneously turn the Smart T
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5. For a fully charged battery, the specific gravity range shall DC Applications be within 1.26 to 1.28. It is recommended to be checked The DC output should only be used for recharging 12-volt and confirmed every hour. automotive lead acid type batteries, and do not charge 6. Start the generator. Make sure the green output indicator batteries while they are connected to a vehicle. Make sure light (14) comes on. Allow the motor to run for a couple of they have been totally disconnected pr
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• If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water. Generator maintenance • If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at Your generator should be kept clean and dry at all times. The least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately. generator should not be stored or operated in environments • Electrolyte is poisonous. If swallowed, drink large that includes excessive moisture, dust or any corrosive quantities of water or milk and follow with milk of vapours. If these su
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3. Remove the oil filler cap (19). Oil Filler Cap Spark plugs T Q 4. Drain dirty oil into a container 1. Remove spark plug Full Oil Level thoroughly by tilting the engine maintenance cover (9) from toward the oil filler neck. the generator housing (Fig. Q). 5. Once emptied, tilt the generator 2. Remove the spark plug lead back up and place into the (Fig. R). generator up right position. Low Oil Level 3. Remove any dirt from around 6. Refill with recommended oil. the spark plug base. Fi
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4. Now that the air filter housing cover has been Cleaning removed, proceed to remove the air filter by pulling it 1. Keep your machine clean. The outside of the machine out towards you. can be cleaned using a damp soft cloth with a mild 5. Wash the air filter in solvent or kerosene and allow to dry. detergent if required. Never use water to clean the 6. Lubricate the filter using clean motor oil. generator as it may cause damage to internal parts. 7. Thoroughly squeeze the filter removin
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Troubleshooting Trouble Possible cause Suggested remedy 1. Low on fuel or oil content 1. Add fuel or oil Engine will not start 2. Ignition switch 2. Turn to “ON” position in “Off” position 3. Faulty spark plug 3. Replace spark plug 4. Choke in wrong position 4. Adjust choke accordingly 5. Unit loaded 5. Remove load from unit during start-up 6. Spark plug lead 6. D isconnect the spark plug lead and reattach spark plug lead. loose/disconnected 7. Unit may be flooded 7. L eave the generator
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Troubleshooting cont. 1. Overload 1. Reduce load DC circuit breaker continually tripping 2. Faulty cords or equipment 2. C heck for damaged, bare, or frayed wires on equipment. Replace. 3. I ncorrect cables used 3. C heck to make sure you are using the DC cables supplied with the actual generator. Using the incorrect cables could result in the crossing over of polarity. Only use the supplied DC cables with the actual generator. 4. M ixed polarity 4. C heck to make sure that the DC cables a
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Troubleshooting cont. 1. H as the choke 1. C heck to make sure that the choke has been elevated to the Generator been elevated to run position. If not elevate the choke to the run position running rough the Run position 2. Has the generator got old 1. I f so empty out the old fuel and replace it with new fresh fuel fuel in it, that has been sitting still for a while 1. U nplug the appliance 1. I f appliance has a defect follow the instructions as per the Appliance is not from the generat
