Chicago Electric PORTABLE GENERATOR 98452 - Manual (Page 13)

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Ac Applications
Before connecting an appliance or power cord to the generator: Make sure that it 1.
is in good working order. Faulty appliances or power cords can create a potential
for electrical shock.
If an appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish or stops suddenly, 2.
turn it off immediately. Disconnect the appliance, and determine whether the
problem is the appliance, or if the rated load capacity of the generator has been
exceeded.
Make sure that the electrical rating of the tool or appliance does not exceed that of 3.
the generator. Never exceed the maximum power rating of the generator. Power
levels between rated and maximum may be used for no more than 30 minutes.
Substantial overloading will open the circuit breaker. Exceeding the time limit for 4.
maximum power operation or slightly overloading the generator may not switch
the circuit breaker or circuit protector OFF, but will shorten the service life of the
generator.
OPERATiNG iNSTRucTiONS
NOTE: For additional references to the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the
Assembly Diagrams on pages 21 and 23.
Pre-Start Checks:
Check to make sure the Engine’s Power Switch (2) is in its 1. “OFF” position.
(See Figure B, next page.)
IMPORTANT! Prior to first using the Generator, the Engine MUST be filled
2.
with approximately 3/4 (0.63) quart of a high quality SAE 10W-30 grade
engine oil. To do so, unscrew and remove the Oil Dipstick (65A). Pour engine
oil into the oil Fill hole until the level of oil is even with the bottom edge of the oil
fill hole (if you cannot see the oil through the oil fill hole, then the oil is too low
and more oil must be added). Then, screw the Dipstick back into the Oil Fill
Hole. (See Figure c, next page.)