Harbor Freight Tools 65309 - Manual (Page 5)

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Do not cover the engine or generator 14.
during operation.
Do not handle any electrical device
15.
while standing in water, while bare-
foot, or while hands or feet are wet.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK WILL RE-
SULT.
Excessively high drive speeds are
16.
dangerous. This unit was designed
for the PTO shaft to turn at 540 RPM.
Do not operate the Generator at ex-
cessively high speeds.
extension cords
As the distance from the supply outlet 1.
increases, you must use a heavier
gauge extension cord. Using exten-
sion cords with inadequately sized
wire causes a serious drop in voltage,
resulting in loss of power and pos-
sible tool damage. (See Table a.)
The smaller the gauge number of the 2.
wire, the greater the capacity of the
cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord
can carry a higher current than a 16
gauge cord. (See Table a.)
When using more than one exten- 3.
sion cord to make up the total length,
make sure each cord contains at
least the minimum wire size required.
(See Table a.)
If you are using one extension cord
4.
for more than one tool, add the
nameplate amperes and use the sum
to determine the required minimum
cord size. (See Table a.)
If you are using an extension cord 5.
outdoors, make sure it is marked with
the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to
indicate it is acceptable for outdoor
use.
Make sure the extension cord is prop-
6.
erly wired and in good electrical con-
dition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by
a qualified electrician before using it.
Protect the extension cords from
7.
sharp objects, excessive heat, and
damp or wet areas.
RecOMMended MiniMuM WiRe
GauGe FOR exTenSiOn cORdS*
(120/240 vOLT)
naMePLaTe
aMPeReS
(at full load)
exTenSiOn cORd
LenGTh
25’ 50’ 75’
100’ 150’
0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16
2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14
3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12
5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12
7.1 – 12.0 18 14 12 10 -
12.1 – 16.0 14 12 10 - -
16.1 – 20.0 12 10 - - -
TabLe a
* based on limiting the line
voltage drop to five volts at
150% of the rated amperes.