DeWalt H1000IS manual

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    Instruction manual IMPORT ANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations. Part No. D28469-032-0 ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 29 FRANÇAIS: P AGE 57 T o lear n more about Porter -Cable visit our website at: http://www .porter -cable.com Model H1000IS Copyright [...]

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    2- ENG D28469 Read Operators Manual. Do not operate equipment until you have read operators Manual for Safety , Assembly , Operation, and Maintenance Instructions. This product may not be equipped with a spark arr esting muffler . If the product is not equipped and will be used ar ound flammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as [...]

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    3- ENG D28469 Attempting to connect to the in- coming utility service could result in electrocution. Restoration of electrical service while the generator is connected to the incoming utility could result in a fir e or serious damage if an isolator switch is not installed. Failure to use a double thr ow transfer switch when connecting to a structur[...]

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    4- ENG D28469 Operation of unit when damaged, or with guards or panels removed. Removal of guarding could expose electrically charged components and result in electrocution. Do not operate generator with protective guar ding removed. Attempting to use the unit when it has been damaged, or when it is not functioning normally could result in fir e or[...]

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    5- ENG D28469 Spilled fuel and its vapors can become ignited from hot surfaces or sparks. Use care in filling the tank to avoid spilling fuel. Make sure fuel cap is secured tightly and check engine for fuel leaks before starting engine. Move generator away from r efueling area or any spillage befor e starting engine. Allow for fuel expansion. Keep [...]

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    6- ENG D28469 RISK OF UNSAFE OPERA TION HAZARD WHA T CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Operation of generator in careless manner All sources of ener gy include the potential for injury . Unsafe operation or maintenance of your generator could lead to serious injury or death to you or others. • Review and understand all of the operating instructions an[...]

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    7- ENG D28469 Contact with hot surfaces, such as engines exhaust components, could result in serious burns. RISK OF HOT SURF ACES HAZARD WHA T CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Contact with hot engine and generator components. During operation, touch only the control surfaces of the generator . Keep children away from the generator at all times. They ma[...]

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    8- ENG D28469 SPECIFICA TIONS MODEL H1000IS HORSE POWER 20 RA TED/SURGE W A TTS 10000/19500 VOL T AGE 120/240V AMPERAGE 83.3 A41.7 A PHASE SINGLE HERTZ 60 Hz ENGINE SPEED 3600 RPM MAX. AMBIENT TEMP . 104° F FUEL CAP ACITY 7 GALLON RUN TIME @ 50%/100% 9.9/4.9 HOURS CONSUMER GENERAL AND SERVICE INFORMA TION • Please read and follow these instructi[...]

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    9- ENG D28469 NOTE: This manual is a general manual. Information in this manual may or may not pertain to your model. Please read car efully . NOTE: Left and right describes the location of a part with the operator facing the outlet panel. ASSEMBL Y Read this manual. Do not attempt to operate equipment until you have read this Manual for Safety , O[...]

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    10- ENG D28469 1. Lift the gas tank end of generator and slide 2x4 between generator and pallet as shown. The generator is too heavy to be lifted by one person. Obtain assistance from others before lifting. 2. Place handle grips on handle assemblies. 3. Place one 5/8” washer into the bottom of each end cap. Push end caps onto the end of the handl[...]

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    11- ENG D28469 5. Lift generator and r emove 2x4. 6. Lift other end of generator and place two 2x4s between generator and pallet as shown. 7. On the muf fler side of the engine, remove cap scr ews and flange nuts holding the heat shield to the frame. Reassemble cap screws, heat shield, wheel bracket, and flange nuts and as shown. Tighten securely .[...]

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    12- ENG D28469 ASSEMBLE SKYHOOK T ools needed: 1 - 1/2” socket or open end wrench 1 - 3/8" socket 1 - T orque wrench Parts bag contains: 1 - Skyhook 2 - Upper brackets 4 - Bolts, 5/16-18 x 7/8” 4 - Lockwashers, 5/16” 4 - Nuts, Whizlock 5/16” 1. Close fuel shut-of f valve on tank by turning clockwise until it stops. 2. Remove four scr e[...]

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    13- ENG D28469 5. Place skyhook on the fuel tank side of the frame and install upper bracket as shown. 6. W rap upper bracket around frame. 7. Slide lockwashers onto bolts, insert through brackets, and secure with whizlock nuts. NOTE: DO NOT tighten bolts at this time. 8. Repeat steps 5-7 on other side. 9 Position skyhook between arrows on label. N[...]

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    14- ENG D28469 GROUNDING THE GENERA TOR A grounding lug is supplied with the generator for use when requir ed by local electrical ordinances. Refer to article 250 of the National Electrical Code to clarify any needed grounding information. Y our local electric company or a certified electrician should be able to help you with this information. Grou[...]

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    15- ENG D28469 EXTENSION CORDS When using an appliance or tool at a considerable distance from the generator , a 3-wire extension cor d that has a 3- blade grounding plug and a 3-slot r ecep- tacle that accepts the tool's plug MUST be used in order to r educe the risk of electrical shock. A cord of adequate size must be used. Using the followi[...]

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    16- ENG D28469 IMPORT ANT : Before any attempt to start your generator be sure to check engine oil (See Engine Operator's manual) KNOW YOUR GENERA TOR Read this General Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator . Compare the illustration in your parts manual with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of vari[...]

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    17- ENG D28469 IDLE CONTROL Choose the correct application. 1. For normal application such as power tools, small electric appliances, light bulbs, and radios: Place the idle control switch in the ON position. The generator will idle down when there is no load. This lowers the engine noise, saves on fuel consumption, and engine life. 2. Idling down [...]

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    18- ENG D28469 TO ST ART THE ENGINE Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated areas, engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 1. Open the fuel shut-off valve. 2. Move the choke control located on the engine to "CHOKE" position. A cold engine may requir e to be choked longer than a warm engine. 3.[...]

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    19- ENG D28469 4. V oltage sensitive equipment should be the last equipment connected to the generator . Plug voltage sensitive appliances such at TV's, VCR's, micr o- waves, ovens, computers, and cordless telephones into a UL listed voltage surge pr otector , then connect the UL listed voltage surge pr otector to the generator . Failure [...]

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    20- ENG D28469 Note 1: Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter , more often if operated in extreme dusty or dirty conditions. Note 2: Check oil after 5 hours of operation. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES T ABLE MAINTENANCE T ASK Before each use Every 25 Hours of Every Season Every 50 Hours of Every Season Ev[...]

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    21- ENG D28469 If you are going to stor e your generator for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepar e the generator for storage. Never store generator with fuel in the tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas, wher e fumes can reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater , clothe[...]

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    22- ENG D28469 WA TT AGE CALCULA TIONS Never exceed the rated capacity of your generator . Serious damage to the generator or appliance could result fr om an overload. 1. Starting and running wattage requir ements should always be calculated when matching a generators wattage capacity to the appliance or tool. 2. There ar e two types of electrical [...]

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    23- ENG D28469 3. The running wattage of examples 1 & 2 totals 1150 watts. The starting wattage of the small refrigerator is 2000 watts which is 1500 watts mor e than the running watts. T ake this difference of 1500 starting watts fr om the refrigerator and add to the total running watts of 1150. Example 3: 1500 Starting W atts 1150 Running W a[...]

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    24- ENG D28469 APPLIANCE OR LOAD DEVICE* REFRIGERA TOR/ FREEZER 800 SMALL REFRIGERA TOR AIR COND.(ROOM) SUMP PUMP 1/2 HP 600 TELEVISION CAUTION !! HOT PLA TE MICROWA VE SP ACE HEA TER 2400 1000 3 2 LIGHTING 60 WA TT BULBS 75 WA TT BULBS 100 WA TT BULBS 300 WA TT BULBS ELECTRIC LOAD GRAND TOT AL THIS TOT AL MUST BE LESS THAN YOUR GENERA TOR RA TING [...]

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    25- ENG D28469 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not start 1. Low on fuel or oil. 2. Ignition switch in "Of f" position. 3. Faulty spark plug. 4. Choke in wr ong position. 5. Fuel shut-of f valve in closed position 6. Unit loaded during start- up. 1. Add fuel or oil. 2. T ur n to "ON" position 3. Replace[...]

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    26- ENG D28469 LIMITED WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORA TION warrants to the original purchaser that all products cover ed under this warranty are free fr om defects in material and workmanship. Products covered under this warranty include air compressors, air tools, service parts, pressur e washers, and generators, which have the following warranty p[...]

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    27- ENG D28469 NOTES[...]

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    28- ENG D28469 QUICK F ACTS AL WA YS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT ENGINE GAS ENGINE OIL WA TT AGE WIRING BA TTER Y VOL T REG. ENGINE STORAGE OPERA TION Use clean, fresh gasoline with a minimum 87 octane rating. Do not add gasoline during or immediately after use. Refer to engine owner's manual for oil recommendations. Most gene[...]