INSTRUCTION MANUAL 850W Generator Ideal for Home & Camping • Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai • Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris GEN 031208 PR ED9
Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Scope of product Description of symbols General safety instructions for power tools Risk of electrocution and fire Risk of fire Risk of injury and property damage when transporting generator Risk of breathing - inhalation hazard Risk of unsafe operation Risk of hot surfaces Risk of moving parts Risk from lifting Additional safety rules for generators Unpacking Know your product Fitting the handle Mixing the fuel Filling the tank Earthing the generator
Dear Customer Description of symbols If you require any help with your product, whether it is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information, please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand. The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection.
General safety instructions for power tools slip footwear are recommended when working outdoors. If you have long hair, wear a protective hair covering. 8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also required if the drilling operation creates dust. 9. Secure the work piece. Use clamps or a vice to hold the work piece. It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool. 10. Do not overreach.
Save these instructions important safety instructions Risk of electrocution and fire Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Improper storage of extension cord. Extension cord can come into contact with hot engine parts resulting in damage. Using a damaged extension cord can result in electrocution or death. Remove extension cord from the generator and store seperately away from generator.
Risk of fire Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Attempting to fill the fuel tank while the engine is running. Fuel and fuel vapors can become ignited by coming in contact with hot components such as the muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from an electrical spark. Turn engine off and allow it to cool before adding fuel to the tank. Equip area of operation with a fire extinguisher certified to handle gasoline or fuel fires.
Risk of injury and property damage when transporting generator Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could result in fire or breathing hazard, serious injury or death can result. Fuel or oil leaks can damage carpet, paint or other surfaces in vehicles or trailers. The generator is equipped with a fuel cock valve, turn the valve to the off position before transporting to avoid fuel leaks.
Risk of unsafe operation (cont.) Operating generator while suspended Generator will not operate properly and will cause damage to the generator and could cause serious injury or death to you or others. Never operate generator while suspended or in an unlevel position. Always operate generate on a flat, level surface. Risk of hot surfaces Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Contact with hot engine and generator components.
Additional safety rules for generators 11. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank. 12. Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation. Tampering with the engine speed adjustment could result in overheating of attachments and could cause a fire. Never attempt to “speed-up” the engine to obtain more performance.
Know your product 1. Handle 2. Fuel cap 3. Fuel tank 4. Fuel cock valve 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.
Fitting the handle 2. Turn the fuel cock valve (4) clockwise to the ‘on’ position. 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.
Stopping the engine Warning. Prior to connecting any appliance to the generator, check the rating label of the appliance. The generator is rated at 650W so if the appliance being connected is higher than 650W, the protective cut out on the generator may operate to prevent over load damage to the generator. The generator will withstand short operation and spikes up to 850W.
2. Remove carbon deposits using a wire brush. 3. Check for discoloration on the top of the spark plug. The standard color should be a tan colour. 4. Check the spark plug gap. The acceptable gap should be between 0.7 – 0.8mm. Periodic maintenance Items Remarks Spark Plug Remove Carbon Air Filter Cleaning Fuel Filter Clean Decarbonisation Clean Every 50hrs Every 150 or every hrs or every month month x Air filter 1. Remove the cover (8) on the front of the generator by removing the two screws. 2.
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.
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 1. Faulty receptacle 1.
Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
