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800W
GENERATOR
GEN800
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Code: GEN800
Black Magenta
Cyan Yellow Date: 080711 Edition: 06 Op: PS
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Contents Warranty 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 assistance of our service department. General safety instructions for power tools 4 Risk of electrocution and fire 5 This product is wa
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Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool 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 tool easy and safe to operate, Wear eye protection. and, with proper care, it will give you many years Wear
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8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs General safety instructions for power tools should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety required if the drilling operation creates dust. regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating 9. Secure the work piece. Use clamps or a vice to hold the instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use work piece. It is safer than using your hand and frees both an
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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 result in electrocution or death. Water is an excellent conductor of Operate generator in a clean, dry, well Operation of generator in rain, wet, e
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Risk of fire Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Fuel and fuel vapours can become Turn engine off and allow it to cool before Attempting to fill the fuel tank while ignited by coming in contact with hot adding fuel to the tank. Equip area of the engine is running. components such as the muffler, engine operation with a fire extinguisher certified exhaust gases, or from an electrical to handle gasoline or fuel fires. spark. Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot Add fuel to tank in we
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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 could The generator is equipped with a fuel Fire, Inhalation, Damage result in fire or breathing hazard, serious tap, turn the lever of this valve to the off to Vehicle Surfaces injury or death can result. Fuel or oil position before transporting to avoid fuel leaks can damage carpet, paint or other leaks. Transport fuel only in an approved surfaces in
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Risk of unsafe operation continued Generator will not operate properly and Never operate generator while Operating generator while will cause damage to the generator and suspended or in an unlevel position. suspended could cause serious injury or death to Always operate generate on a flat, you or others. level surface. Risk of hot surfaces Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Contact with hot surfaces, such as During operation, touch only the control Contact with hot engine and engi
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9. Ensure you use oil-mix fuel. Ensure that you mix Additional safety rules for generators 40 parts unleaded fuel to 1 part 2 stroke grade oil. If not 1. Do not operate in a hazardous location. Such areas mixed correctly at 40:1, the engine will overheat and include where there is a risk of explosion of petrol fumes, cause damage to your generator. leaking gas or explosive dust. 10. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when 2. Do not operate in a confined area. Exhaust gase
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Know your product 1 2 1. Handle 2. Fuel cap 3. Fuel tank 4. Fuel tap 14 12 5. Recoil starter 6. On/off switch 7. Choke 8. Air filter cover 3 9. Tap extension fuel filter 10. AC Output 240V 11. AC circuit breaker 12. Power ON light 13. DC Output 13.8V 14. DC circuit breaker 15. DC leads 4 13 10 5 11 8 9 6 7 15 4 10
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Fitting the handle Starting the engine Firstly, place the 2 handle gaskets (supplied with the 1. Before starting, ensure that no electrical apparatus has generator) over the holes on the petrol tank. Then proceed been connected to the generator. by placing the handle on top of the gaskets ensuring the 2 2. Turn the fuel tap (4) clockwise to the ‘on’ position. 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 un
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6. Once the engine has been operating for 10-15 seconds, Connecting apparatus to the generator - DC slowly return the choke lever back to the right hand side This generator is fitted with a 13.8V DC regulator. The DC position. This position will switch the choke ‘off’. output should only be used for the purpose of charging Note: If the generator stops, move the choke back to the full suitable lead acid car batteries. Do Not use the DC of the left hand side and repeat the starting operation
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and disconnected. It is best to always use a voltage or surge Generator maintenance protector with this generator. It is NOT recommended to Your generator should be kept clean and dry at all times. connect any electronic equipment to the generator such The generator should not be stored or operated in environments as computers, televisions, or stereo equipment. They that includes excessive moisture, dust or any corrosive vapours. are very sensitive to the input supply fluctuations and I
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3. R emove the 4 screws holding the fuel tank (3) to Air filter the generator assembly and lift the tank clear of 1. Remove the cover (8) on the front of the generator by the generator. removing the two screws. 2. Remove the air filter. 3. Wash the air filter in solvent. 4. Lubricate the filter using engine oil (SEA #20). 5. Thoroughly squeeze the filter removing excess oil. 6. Replace air filter back into the engine. 7. Secure the cover back onto the front panel of the generator. IMPORTANT
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6. Ensuring the small seal is Cleaning fitted to the tap thread, screw 1. Keep your machine clean. The outside of the machine the tap back into the tank by a can be cleaned using a damp soft cloth with a mild FULL 3–4 turns. Orientate the detergent if required. Never use water to clean the tap so the outlet of the tap is generator as it may cause damage to internal parts. towards the rear of the tank, 2. S ome maintenance products and solvents may damage and the tap control is to the
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Troubleshooting Trouble Possible cause Suggested remedy 1. Low on fuel/oil content 1. Add fuel/oil mix Engine will not start or will not keep running 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 tap in closed position 5. Open fuel tap 6. Unit loaded during start-up 6. Remove load from unit 7. Spark plug wire loose 7. Attach wire to spark plug 8. Dirty fuel filters 8. Clean
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GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcservice.com.au. Should you not have access to the Internet, please contact our service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). 7am –7pm, 7days a week (AEST). Please note that if repair is required,
