Chicago Electric 93881 manual

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    GENERA T OR 2.4 HP - 1000 W A T T Model 93881 ASSEMBL Y AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo , CA 93011 Visit our Web site at: http://www .harborfreight.com Copyright © 2006 b y Harbor F reight T ools ® . All r ights reserved. No por tion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or fo[...]

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    PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS SA VE THIS MANU AL Y ou will need this man ual for the safety w ar nings and precautions , assembly , operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures , par ts list and assemb ly diagram. K eep y our inv oice with this manual. Write the in voice n umber on the inside of the front cov e r . K eep this manual and in [...]

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    PERSONAL SAFETY 1. Stay alert. Watc h what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating po wer tools may result in ser ious personal injur y . 2. Dress properl y . Do not wear loose clothing or je [...]

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    SKU 93881 For tec hnical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 4 6. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool. SER VICE 1. T ool service m ust be perf ormed onl y b y qualified repair personnel. Service or mainten[...]

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    SKU 93881 For tec hnical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 5 8. This Generator is designed f or outdoor use only . Do not operate the Gener ator in a closed area or in a poorly ventilated area. When running, the Engine of this Generator produces carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, toxic fume that, when inhaled, can cause serious per[...]

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    the Engine and Generator to completely cool. Then, remove the spark plug from the Engine. 2. Do not alter or adjust any part of the Generator or Engine that is assemb l ed and supplied b y the man ufacturer . 3. Alwa ys follo w and complete scheduled Generator and Engine maintenance. CHEMICAL PRECA UTIONS 1. A void contact with hot fuel, oil, e xha[...]

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    MISC. PRECA UTIONS 1. W ARNING! P eople with pacemakers should consult their ph ysician(s) before using this product. Oper ation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a hear t pacemak er could cause interference to or f ailure of the pacemaker . 2. W ARNING! The w ar nings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cov er all possible [...]

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    UNP ACKING When unpac king, check to make sure all the part s sho wn on the P arts Lists on pag es 17, 18, and 19 are included. If any par ts are missing or brok en, please call Harbor F reight T ools at the number sho wn on the cov er of this manual as soon as possib l e . ASSEMBL Y INSTR UCTIONS 1. CA UT IO N! Always mak e sure the P ower Switch [...]

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    SKU 93881 For tec hnical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 9 4. If necessary , continue adding engine oil, while rechec king the Oil Dipstick, until the oil le vel reaches the “MAXIMUM” indicator on the Oil Dipstick . Do not e xceed the “MAXIMUM” indicator mark on the Oil Dipstic k. (See Figure A.) 5. When finished adding engine[...]

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    SKU 93881 For tec hnical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 1 0 supply all electr ical loads the unitwill po w er . If po wer ing e xceeds the Gener ator’ s capacity , it may be necessary to group one or more of the tools/equipment f or connection to a separate Generator . General Location: 1. It is recommended to locate the Generator [...]

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    SKU 93881 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 1 1 PRODUCT FEA TURES FUEL CAP (5B) AC CIRCUIT BREAKERS (12) POWER ON LIGHT (13) 120 V OL T A C OUTLET (4) ENGINE POWER SWITCH (14) OIL DIPSTICK CO VER (12B) GROUNDING NUT (7) ENGINE PULL- ST ART CORD DC CIRCUIT BREAKER (10) 12V DC OUTLET (8) FIGURE E 1. Engine P ower Switch (14)[...]

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    SKU 93881 For tec hnical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 1 2 the Circuit Break er and restar t the Engine. (See Figure E.) 7. Gr ounding Nut (7): Use this f eature to attach a ground wire to an external ear th ground. (See Figures D and E.) 8. Oil Dipstick C o ver (12B): Remov e this Co ver to fill and check the le vel of Engine oil. [...]

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    SKU 93881 For tec hnical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 1 3 T o Star t The Engine/Generator: 1. T ur n the Engine Fuel V al v e Le ver to its “OPEN” position. Then, turn the Engine Chok e Le ver to its “CHOKE” position. NO TE: No chok e is required if the Engine is warm. Mak e sure the Engine Choke Lev er is in the “RUN” [...]

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    SKU 93881 For tec hnical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 1 4 T o Connect Electrical Loads: 1. Star t the Engine , and allow the Engine and Gener ator to run and war m up f or fiv e minutes after star ting with no electrical load. 2. W ARNING! Connect 120V AC appliances, tools , and equipment onl y to the two 120V A C Outlets. Connect [...]

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    SKU 93881 For tec hnical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 1 5 9. Once the Engine is running, simply connect the 120 volt appliances, tools, and equipment into the 120V AC Outlets (4) and/or connect a 12 v olt appliance , tool, or equipment into the 12V DC Outlet (8). (See Figure E.) 10. IMPOR T ANT : If Engine speed or v oltage fluctua[...]

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    SKU 93881 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 1 6 TROUBLESHOO TING PLEASE READ THE FOLLO WING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIB UTOR HAS PRO VIDED THE P A R TS LIST AND ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM IN THIS MANU AL AS A REFERENCE T OOL ONL Y . NEITHER THE MANUF ACTURER OR DISTRIBUT OR MAKES ANY REPRESENT A TION OR W ARRANTY OF[...]

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    P ARTS LIST & ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM - CONTR OL P ANEL SKU 93881 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 1 7 NOTE: Some parts are listed and sho wn f or illustration purposes only , and are not av ailable individually as replacement par t s. P a rt # D e sc rip t i on Q ty. P a rt # D e sc r ipt i on Q ty . 1 Wiri n g H arness A[...]

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    P ARTS LIST & ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM - GENERA T OR ASSY . NOTE: Some par ts are listed and shown f or illustration purposes only , and are not a v ailable individually as replacement par t s. SKU 93881 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 1 8 P a rt # D e sc rip t i on Q ty. P a rt # D e sc rip t i on Q ty. 1A Flange Bol t ( [...]

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    NOTE: Some par ts are listed and shown f or illustration purposes only , and are not a v ailable individually as replacement par t s. P a rt # D e scr i p tio n Q ty. P a rt # D e sc ri pt i on Q t y . 1B Lef t Hou si ng 1 23B S cr ew ( M 4x10 ) 1 2B Screw (ST4 .2x13 ) 16 24B Nut ( M6) 4 3B Fue l T ank 1 25B Ai r S hr oud (1) 1 4B Fue l F i l t er [...]

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    SKU 93881 For tec hnical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 P A G E 2 0 ITEM 9 3 88 1 1000 W 1000 W A TT TT GENERA GENERA T O O R Engine: Mitsubishi ® Model MH 8 2, 2.4 HP , 4-str oke, OHV , 3600 RPM, Recoil Start, CDI; Generator Output: 120 V A C, 60 Hz; 950 W att Rated; 1000 W att Maxim um; Fuel Capacity: 1.1 8 Gallons, Gasoline Fuel, Appro x[...]