Porter-Cable BSI525 manual

Instruction manual IMPORT ANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations. Part No. D26082-023-0 ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 21 FRANÇAIS: P AGE 41 T o lear n more about Porter -Cable visit our website at: http://www .porter -cable.com Copyright © 2002 Porter[...]

2- ENG D26082 Read Operators Manual. Do not operate equipment until you have read operators Manual for Safety , Assembly , Operation, and Maintenance Instructions. This product may not be equipped with a spark arr esting muffler . If the product is not equipped and will be used ar ound flammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as [...]

3- ENG D26082 i ndicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,may r esult in minor or moderate injury used without[...]

4- ENG D26082 Operation of unit when damaged, or with guards or panels removed. Removal of guarding could expose electrically charged components and result in electrocution. Do not operate generator with protective guar ding removed. Improper connection of items to generator . Exceeding the load capacity of the generator by attaching too many items[...]

5- ENG D26082 RISK OF FIRE HAZARD WHA T CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Improper storage of fuel Improperly stor ed fuel could lead to accidental ignition. Fuel improperly secur ed could get into the hands of children or other unqualified persons. Store fuel in a OSHA appr oved container designed to hold gasoline. Store container in se- cure location [...]

6- ENG D26082 RISK OF UNSAFE OPERA TION HAZARD WHA T CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Operation of generator in careless manner All sources of ener gy include the potential for injury . Unsafe operation or maintenance of your generator could lead to serious injury or death to you or others. • Review and understand all of the operating instructions an[...]

7- ENG D26082 RISK OF UNSAFE OPERA TION (Continued) HAZARD WHA T CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Improper raising or suspending can cause damage to the generator . Always use cables, chains, or straps rated at 2000 lbs working load or more to raise or suspend generator . Operation of voltage sensitive appli- ances without a voltage surge protector Any[...]

8- ENG D26082 NOTE: This manual is a general manual. Information in this manual may or may not pertain to your model. Please read car efully . NOTE: Left and right describes the location of a part with the operator facing the outlet panel. REMOVE GENERA TOR FROM CARTON • Open carton from top. • Cut carton along dotted lines. • Remove all cart[...]

9- ENG D26082 GROUNDING THE GENERA TOR A grounding lug is supplied with the generator for use when requir ed by local electrical ordinances. Refer to article 250 of the National Electrical Code to clarify any needed grounding information. Y our local electric company or a certified electrician should be able to help you with this information. NOTE:[...]

10- ENG D26082 OPERA TION KNOW YOUR GENERA TOR Read this General Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator . Compare the illustration in your parts manual with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save all manuals for futur e refer ences. GENERA TOR CAP ACITY IMPORT ANT : Exc[...]

11- ENG D26082 Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation. T ampering with the engine speed adjustment could result in over- heating of attachments and could cause a fire. Never attempt to “speed-up” the en- gine to obtain more performance. Both the output voltage and fr equency will be thrown out of standar d by this practice,[...]

12- ENG D26082 STOPPING ENGINE 1. Disconnect all electrical loads. 2. T urn ON/OFF switch to "OFF" position. 3. Close fuel shut-off valve. 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 induc[...]

13- ENG D26082 Note 1: Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter , more often if operated in extreme dusty or dirty conditions. Note 2: Check oil after 5 hours of operation. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES T ABLE MAINTENANCE T ASK Before each use Every 25 Hours of Every Season Every 50 Hours of Every Season Ev[...]

14- ENG D26082 If you are going to stor e your generator for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepar e the generator for storage. Never store generator with fuel in the tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas, wher e fumes can reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater , clothe[...]

15- ENG D26082 WA TT AGE CALCULA TIONS Never exceed the rated capacity of your generator . Serious damage to the generator or appliance could result fr om an overload. 1. Starting and running wattage requir ements should always be calculated when matching a generators wattage capacity to the appliance or tool. 2. There ar e two types of electrical [...]

16- ENG D26082 Example 3: 1500 Starting W atts 1150 Running W atts TOT AL =2650 T otal W atts Generator must have a maximum capacity of at least 2650 watts. ST ARTING W A TT AGE REQUIREMENTS 1. Some appliances and tools will list on the motor nameplate the starting and running voltage and amperage requir ements. Use the following formula to convert[...]

17- ENG D26082 APPLIANCE OR LOAD DEVICE* REFRIGERA TOR/ FREEZER 800 SMALL REFRIGERA TOR AIR COND.(ROOM) SUMP PUMP 1/2 HP 600 TELEVISION CAUTION !! HOT PLA TE MICROWA VE SP ACE HEA TER 2400 1000 3 2 LIGHTING 60 WA TT BULBS 75 WA TT BULBS 100 WA TT BULBS 300 WA TT BULBS ELECTRIC LOAD GRAND TOT AL THIS TOT AL MUST BE LESS THAN YOUR GENERA TOR RA TING [...]

18- ENG D26082 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not start 1. Low on fuel or oil. 2. Ignition switch in "Off" position. 3. Faulty spark plug. 4. Choke in wrong position. 5. Fuel shut-off valve in closed position 6. Unit loaded during start- up. 1. Add fuel or oil. 2. T urn to "ON" position 3. Replace spa[...]

19- ENG D26082 LIMITED W ARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORA TION warrants to the original purchaser that all products cover ed under this warranty are free fr om defects in material and workmanship. Products covered under this warranty include air compressors, air tools, service parts, pressur e washers, and generators, which have the following warranty [...]

20- ENG D26082 CALL 1-888-559-8550 TO FIND A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU FOR REP AIRS AND SERVICE P ART PURCHACES . QUICK F ACTS AL WA YS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT ENGINE GAS ENGINE OIL WA TT AGE WIRING BA TTER Y VOL T REG. ENGINE STORAGE OPERA TION Use clean, fresh gasoline with a minimum 87 octane rating. Do not ad[...]