Milwaukee 4970-24 - Manual (Page 13)

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connecting Electrical Loads
1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes
after starting.
2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
NOTE:
• DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex
receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See Don’t
Overload Generator.
NOTIcE
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can
damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to
it.
• DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/amperage capacity.
See Don’t Overload Generator in the Operation section.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
• Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
• Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before
stopping generator.
Stopping the Engine
1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator
panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged in.
2. Move idle control switch to “Off” position.
3. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.
4. Turn engine off according to instructions given in the
engine operator’s manual.
5. Push engine switch to “Off” position.
6. Move fuel valve to “Off” position.
Operating Automatic Idle control
This feature is designed to greatly improve fuel economy.
When this switch is turned to AUTO, the engine will only run
at its normal high governed engine speed when electrical
loads are connected. When electrical loads are removed, the
engine will run at a reduced speed.
With the switch OFF, the engine will run at the normal high
engine speed. Always have the switch off when starting and
stopping the engine.
Using the center Point Lift
Your generator is equipped with a single center point lift (A).
Always lift your generator from the center point lift ONLY.
NEVER lift from the center point lift gusset (b) or folding
handle (c).
When lifting the generator, make sure no additional weight
has been added or is hanging from the generator. Adding
weight to the generator can cause damage to the center
point lift causing an unsafe condition.
wARNING
Lifting Hazard. Falling generator can result in
death, bodily injury, and/or property damage.
• Stand clear of generator. Center point lift is designed to carry
only the weight of the generator.
• DO NOT overload center point lift bracket.
• DO NOT lift from center point lift gusset.
• DO NOT lift from folding handle.
wARNING
Crush Hazard. Center point lift bracket can
crush and cut resulting in bodily injury.
• Keep hands clear of area between bracket and folding handle.
A
c
b