Porter-Cable H450IS - Manual (Page 15)

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CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS
1. Let engine run and warm up for five minutes after starting with no electrical
load.
Connect loads in the following manner to prevent damage to equipment:
2.
Connect inductive load equipment first, inductive loads consist of
refrigerators, freezers, water pumps, air conditioners, or small hand tools.
Connect the items that require the most wattage first. See Wattage Calcu-
lation Section in this manual.
3. Connect the lights next.
4. Voltage sensitive equipment should be the last equipment connected to the
generator. Plug voltage sensitive appliances such at TV's, VCR's, micro-
waves, ovens, computers, and cordless telephones into a UL listed voltage
surge protector, then connect the UL listed voltage surge protector to the
generator.
4. Grasp handle on rope starter and pull slowly until resistance
is felt. Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid full
arm stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. Repeat if necessary.
NOTE: IF ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS TOO LOW, ENGINE WILL
NOT START. CHECK OIL LEVEL AND ADD IF NECESSARY.
5. When engine starts, gradually move the choke to the "RUN" position.
IMPORTANT: Allow generator to run at no load for 5 minutes upon each initial
start-up to allow engine and generator to stabilize.
STOPPING ENGINE
1
. Disconnect all electrical loads.
2. Turn ON/OFF switch to "OFF" position.
3. Close fuel shut-off valve.