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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Manuel d’utilisation
Manual del operador
1400 WATT GENERATOR
Générateur de 1 400 watts
Generador 1 400 watts
HGCA1400
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NEUTRAL BONDED TO FRAME
CONNECTEUR NEUTRE RELIÉ AU CADRE / PUNTO NEUTRO CONECTADO AL MARC
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See this fold-out section for all of the figures referenced in the operator’s manual. Consulter l’encart à volets afin d’examiner toutes les figures mentionnées dans le manuel d’utilisation. Consulte esta sección desplegable para ver todas las figuras a las que se hace referencia en el manual del operador. L E Fig. 1 F M c B H G n D I K A J G - 120 volt AC 20 amp receptacles (prises 120 V c.a. 20 A, 120 V de ca 20 A - Recoil starter grip (poignée du démarreur à rappel, mango del arrancador
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Fig. 5 Fig. 8 Fig. 11 A B B D A c B c D B c A A - Air filter cover (couvercle du filtre à air, tapa A - Screw (vis, tornillo) del filtro de aire) A - Fuel valve (robinet de carburant, válvula de B - Muffler outlet (sortie du silencieux, B - Screws (vis, tornillos) combustible) recubrimiento del silenciador) C - Filter element (élément du filtre, elemento de B - Off (arret, apagado) C - Spark arrestor (pare-étincelles, parachispas) filtro) C - On (marche, encendido) D - Wire brush (brosse mét
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions .....................................................................................................................................3-4 Specific Safety Rules ........................................................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS Wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when op- DANGER: erating this equipment. Carbon Monoxide. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 10 feet YOU IN MINUTES. away. Generator exhaust contains high levels of carbon mon- Wear sturdy and dry shoes or boots. Do not operate while oxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. If barefoot. y
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IMPORTANT SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or Operator’s Manual. injury. Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts. SPECIFIC SAFETy RULES This generator has a neutral floating condition. This means the neutral conductor is not electrically connected to the WARNING: frame of the machine. Wh
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SyMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SyMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result DANGER: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result WARNING: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in CAUTION: minor or moderate injury. (W
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SyMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SyMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power hrs Hours Time gal Gallon Volume qt Quart Volume SAFETy LABELS DANGER The information below can be found on the generator. For your Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU
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SyMBOLS FUEL WARNING No smoking when filling with gasoline. DANGER PELIGRO Do not overfill. Full level is 1 in. below Risk of Fire. Check for any fuel overflow or leaking. Stop the engine before refueling. the top of the fuel neck. Stop the en- Risque d’incendie. Vérifier l'absence de débordement ou de fuite de carburant. gine for five minutes before refueling to Arrêter le moteur avant de fair le plein. Riesgo de incendio. Revise si hay algún derrame o fuga de combustible. Apague el avoid t
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ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORD CABLE SIzE Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required load. Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can damage the appliance and overheat the cord. Load in Watts Maximum Allowable Cord Length Current in Amperes At 120V At 240V #8 Wire #10 Wire #12 Wire #14 Wire #16 Wire 2.5 300 600 1000 ft. 600 ft. 375 ft. 250 ft. 5 600 1200 500 ft. 300 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft. 7.5 900 1800 350 ft. 200
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ELECTRICAL GENERATOR CAPACITy CAUTION: Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous (run- Do not overload the generator’s capacity. Exceeding the ning) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can damage the at the same time. Follow these simple steps. generator and/or electrical devices connected to it. 1. Select the items you will power at the same time. 2. Total the continuous (running) watts of these items. This is the am
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FEATURES GENERATOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rated Voltage ..........................................12V DC, 120V AC ENGINE Rated Amps .......................................... 8.3A DC, 11.7A AC Engine Type .................................................. 4 Stroke, OHV Rated Output ..........................................................1,400 W Cooling System ...................................................Forced Air Starting Watts .........................................................1,
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ASSEMBLy UNPACKING PACKING LIST This product has been shipped completely assembled. Generator Battery Charging Cable Carefully remove the product and any accessories from Lubricant Bottle the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list Operator’s Manual are included. WARNING: WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product or if any parts appea
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OPERATION NOTE: Always use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane APPLICATIONS rating of 86 or higher. Never use old, stale, or contaminated This generator is designed to supply electrical power for gasoline, and do not use an oil/gas mixture. Do not allow operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools, dirt or water into the fuel tank. and motor loads. USING FUEL STABILIzER BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT Fuel gets old, oxidizes, and breaks down over time. Adding Only use OUTSIDE
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OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE USING THE BATTERy CHARGING CABLE See Figures 4 - 6. See Figure 7. NOTE: If location of generator is not level, the unit may CAUTION: not start or may shut down during operation. The 12V DC receptacle is designed to charge vented wet Unplug all loads from the generator. lead acid batteries, not to jump start vehicles. Do not Turn the fuel valve to the ON position. overcharge battery or leave battery unattended. Move the choke lever right to the START positi
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MAINTENANCE Remove the filter element. WARNING: If the filter element is dirty, clean with warm, soapy water. When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement Rinse and let dry. parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or Apply a light coat of engine lubricant to the element, then cause product damage. squeeze it out. Replace the element in the air filter unit. Replace the air filter cover and tighten thumb screws to WARNING: secure. Always wear eye protection w
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MAINTENANCE Measure plug gap. The correct gap is 0.028−0.031 in. DRAINING FUEL TANK/CARBURETOR (0.7-0.8 mm). To widen gap, if necessary, carefully bend See Figures 12 - 13. the ground (top) electrode. To lessen gap, gently tap To help prevent gum deposits in the fuel system, drain the ground electrode on a hard surface. fuel from the tank and carburetor before storing. Seat spark plug in position; thread in by hand to prevent DRAINING THE FUEL TANK cross-threading. Turn the engine sw
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MAINTENANCE STORAGE When preparing the generator for storage, allow the unit to cool completely then follow the guidelines below. STORAGE TIME PRIOR TO STORING Less than 2 months Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local ordinances. 2 months to 1 year Drain fuel from carburetor. Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local ordinances. 1 year or more Drain fuel from the carburetor. Re
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start. Engine switch is OFF. Turn engine switch to ON. No fuel. Fill fuel tank. Lubricant level is low. Check engine lubrincant level and fill, if necessary . Fuel valve is OFF. Turn fuel valve ON. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly Replace spark plug. gapped. Choke lever is in RUN position. Move choke lever to START position. Engine stored without treating or Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with draining gasoline, or re
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WARRANTy LIMITED WARRANTy WARRANTy COVERAGE Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Homelite Product is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at the Company’s discretion, any defective Product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase: Two year, if the Product is used solely for personal, family, or household use; One year, if the Product is used for business or com
