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Owner’s Manual
Manuel de l'utilisateur
Manual del Propietario
01532-3
1000 Starting
Watts
CAUTION PRECAUCIÓN ATTENTION
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900W Generator TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 alert you to potential personal injury Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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900W Generator WARNING WARNING Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and an odorless, colorless, poison gas. explosive. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or fainting or death. death. Operate generator ONLY outdoors. WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before windows, doors, ventilation in
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900W Generator WARNING CAUTION Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury pull hand and arm toward engine faster than and damage to generator. you can let go. Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies could result. correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance
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900W Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Spark Plug (inside Fuel Tank cover) Engine ON/OFF Switch 12 Volt DC, 8.3 Amp Choke Lever Accessory Jack Circuit Breaker (AC) Air Cleaner 120 Volt AC, 7.5 Amp Receptacle Fuel Shut-Off Valve Oil Fill/Drain Recoil Starter (insi
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900W Generator ASSEMBLY BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for Add Engine Oil and Fuel use after it has been properly serviced with the Place generator on a level surface. recommended oil and fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your CAUTION generator, please call the generator helpline at Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has 1-800-743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have the been properly filled with the recommend
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900W Generator Generator Location USING THE GENERATOR Generator Clearance System Ground WARNING The generator has a system ground that connects the Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, generator frame components to the ground terminals on an odorless, colorless, poison gas. the AC output receptacles. The system ground is not Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, connected to the AC neutral wire. If the generator is fainting or death. tested by a receptacle tester, it will not show
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900W Generator OPERATING THE WARNING Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will GENERATOR pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. CAUTION Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can could result. damage generator and/or electrical devices connected When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt to it. and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback. See “Don’t Overload Generator”. NEVER start or stop engi
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900W Generator 3. If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure Stopping the Engine they are installed and are tight. 1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from 4. Connect battery charge cable connector plug to the generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop 12 Volt DC panel receptacle. engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON. 5. Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle to battery post or terminal indicated by Positive, 2. Let engine run at no-load for
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900W Generator This receptacle can not recharge 6 Volt batteries and can CONNECTOR PLUGS not be used to crank an engine having a discharged battery. See “Charging a Battery” (page 9) before attempting to CAUTION recharge a battery. Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater than generator output capacity. EXTENSION CORDS NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage than generator or receptacle can supply. Use only high quality, well-insulated, extension cords with DO NOT
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900W Generator In an emergency, use the original shipping carton as a For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that will temporary shelter: enclose three sides and the top of the generator. 7. Cut off all carton flaps. 7. Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed, as shown in Figure 6. 8. Cut out one long side of carton to expose muffler side of unit as shown in Figure 6. IMPORTANT: The generator must be at least 5 ft. (152 cm) from structures having combustible walls and/or F
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900W Generator 4. Plug in and turn on the next load. DON'T OVERLOAD 5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. GENERATOR 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity. Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, Capacity as described above. You must make sure your generator can supply enough Figure 7 - Wattage Reference Chart rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you Additional will power at the same
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900W Generator Generator Maintenance SPECIFICATIONS Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean Rated Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 Watts and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry Rated Running Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 Watts environment where it will not be exposed to excessive Rated Maximum Current dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air At 120 Volts AC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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900W Generator Engine Storage STORAGE See engine owner’s manual for instructions. The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot Other Storage Tips be done and you must store the unit for more than To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it for essential carburetor parts, add fuel stabilizer into fuel storage. tank and fill with fresh fuel. Run the unit for several m
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900W Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. One of the circuit breakers is 1. Reset circuit breaker. open. 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact Authorized service facility. No AC output is available, but 3. Poor connection or defective cord 3. Check and repair. generator is running. set. 4. Connected device is bad. 4. Connect another device that is in good condition. 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. Generator runs good at no-load but "bogs"
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900W Generator NOTES 16
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC EQUIPMENT OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective September 1, 2004 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before September 1, 2004 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty
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900W Génératrice TABLE DES MATIÈRES RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ Règles de Sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20 Ceci est la sûreté le symbole vif. Il est utilisé pour Connaissez Votre Générateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 vous alerter aux dangers de blessure personnels Assemblage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 potentiels. Obéir tous messages de sûreté qui suivent Opération . .
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900W Génératrice AVERTISSEMENT AVERTISSEMENT Le générateur, lorsqu'il fonctionne, produit du monoxyde L'essence et ses vapeurs sont extrêmement de carbone, un gaz toxique inodore et incolore. inflammables et explosives. Le fait de respirer du monoxyde de carbone provoque Le feu ou l'explosion risque de provoquer des des nausées, des évanouissements ou peut être fatal. blessures graves, pouvant être fatales. Faites fonctionner le générateur SEULEMENT à l'extérieur. LORS DE L'AJOUT OU DE LA VIDA
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900W Génératrice AVERTISSEMENT ATTENTION Une rétroaction rapide de la corde du démarreur Les vitesses de fonctionnement excessivement élevées augmentent les risques de blessure ou risquent d'endommager (effet de recul) tirera votre main et votre bras vers le le générateur. moteur plus rapidement que vous ne pouvez relâcher Les vitesses extrêmement lentes entraînent une charge importante. la corde. Vous risquez ainsi de subir des fractures, des NE TRAFIQUEZ PAS la vitesse régulée. Le générateur
