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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
850W
Generator
Ideal for Home & Camping
• Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai
GEN
• Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris 031208 PR ED9
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Contents Warranty 2 Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty 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 General safety instructions for power tools 4 assistance of our service department. Risk of electrocution and fire 5 This product is warrante
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Dear Customer Description of symbols If you require any help with your product, whether it The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information, represent important information about the product or please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. Phone instructions on its use. 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand. Wear hearing protection. Introduction Wear eye protection. Your new GMC tool will more than satisfy
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slip footwear are recommended when working outdoors. General safety instructions for power tools If you have long hair, wear a protective hair covering. To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety 8. U se safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who required if the drilling operation creates dust. use and service
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Save these instructions 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 seperately away damage. Using a damaged extension from generator. cord can result in electrocution or death. Water is an excellent conductor of Operate generator in a clean, dry, well Operation of generator in
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Risk of fire Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Attempting to fill the fuel tank Fuel and fuel vapors can become Turn engine off and allow it to cool while the engine is running. ignited by coming in contact with before adding fuel to the tank. hot components such as the muffler, Equip area of operation with a fire engine exhaust gases, or from an extinguisher certified to handle electrical spark. gasoline or fuel fires. Sparks, fire, hot objects Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other h
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Risk of injury and property damage when transporting generator Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could The generator is equipped with a Surfaces result in fire or breathing hazard, fuel cock valve, turn the valve to the serious injury or death can result. Fuel off position before transporting to or oil leaks can damage carpet, paint avoid fuel leaks. Transport fuel only or other surfaces in vehicles or trailers. i
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Risk of unsafe operation (cont.) Operating generator while Generator will not operate properly Never operate generator while suspended and will cause damage to the suspended or in an unlevel position. generator and could cause serious Always operate generate on a flat, injury or death to you or others. level surface. Risk of hot surfaces Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Contact with hot engine and Contact with hot surfaces, such as During operation, touch only the generator compone
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11. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when Additional safety rules for generators engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling 1. Do not operate in a hazardous location. Such areas fuel tank. include where there is a risk of explosion of petrol fumes, leaking gas or explosive dust. 12. Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation. Tampering with the engine speed 2. Do not operate in a confined area. Exhaust gases, adjustment could result in overhea
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Know your product 1. Handle 2. Fuel cap 3. Fuel tank 4. Fuel cock valve 1 2 5. Recoil starter 6. On/off switch 7. Choke 8. Cover 9. DC Output 14.4V 10. AC Output 240V 11. AC circuit breaker 12. DC circuit breaker 12 3 9 10 4 11 5 8 6 7 10
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2. Turn the fuel cock valve (4) clockwise to the ‘on’ position. Fitting the handle Firstly, place the 2 handle gaskets (supplied with the generator) over the holes on the petrol tank. Then proceed by placing the handle on top of the gaskets ensuring the 2 holes in the handles line up with the holes on the tank. Screw the handle onto the petrol tank using the 2 screws provided with the unit. Ensure the flat washers are fitted under the heads of the screws. Mixing the fuel 3. Move the choke l
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Warning. Prior to connecting any appliance to the Stopping the engine generator, check the rating label of the appliance. The 1. Before stopping, ensure that no generator is rated at 650W so if the appliance being electrical apparatus is connected connected is higher than 650W, the protective cut out on to the generator. the generator may operate to prevent over load damage to 2. Turn the engine switch to the the generator. The generator will withstand short operation ‘stop’ position.
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2. Remove carbon deposits using a wire brush. Periodic maintenance 3. Check for discoloration on the top of the spark plug. The Items Remarks Every 50hrs Every 150 standard color should be a tan colour. or every hrs or every 4. Check the spark plug gap. The acceptable gap should be month month between 0.7 – 0.8mm. Spark Plug Remove x Air filter Carbon 1. Remove the cover (8) on Air Filter Cleaning x the front of the generator by removing the two screws. Fuel Filter Clean x 2. Remove the a
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Petrol tank filter 1. Stop the engine. 2. Turn the fuel cock lever to the ‘off’ position. 3. The petrol tank filter is located directly under the petrol cap. This protects impurities entering the fuel tank during refuelling. 4. Remove the filter & wash thoroughly in a solvent. 5. Re-assemble. Cleaning 1. Keep your machine clean. The outside of the machine can be cleaned using a damp soft cloth with a mild detergent if required. Never use water to clean the generator as it may cause da
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Troubleshooting Trouble Possible cause Suggested remedy Engine will not start 1. Low on fuel/oil content 1. Add fuel/oil mix 2. Ignition switch in “Off” position 2. Turn to “ON” position 3. Faulty spark plug 3. Replace spark plug 4. Choke in wrong position 4. Adjust choke accordingly 5. Fuel shut-off valve in closed position 5. Open fuel shut-off valve 6. Unit loaded during start-up 6. Remove load from unit 7. Spark plug wire loose 7. Attach wire to spark plug No electrical output 1. Faulty rece
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Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. With continuing product development changes may Before returning this product for a have occurred which render the product received Warranty Claim or any other reason slightly different to that shown in this instruction Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) change specifications without notice. Note: Specifications may differ from country to
