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INTRODUCTION

This product has many features for making its use more pleasant 
and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have 
been given top priority in the design of this product, making it 
easy to maintain and operate.

DANGER

Grounding the Generator

See Figure 3.

In Australia and New Zealand, grounding of portable 
generators is not recommended or required. Consult with 
local electricians to determine grounding requirements 
before operating with a ground connection.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow 
all instructions listed below may result in electrocution, 
fire, and/or carbon monoxide poisoning, which will cause 
death or serious injury.

WARNING:

When this generator is used to supply a building 
wiring system: 

the generator must be installed by a 

qualified electrician and connected to a transfer switch as 
a separately derived system in accordance with Australian 
Wiring Rules. The generator shall be connected through 
a transfer switch that switches all conductors other than 
the equipment grounding conductor. The frame of the 
generator shall be connected to an approved grounding 
electrode. Failure to isolate the generator from power 
utility can result in death or injury to electric utility workers.

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This manual contains important instructions that should be 
followed during installation and maintenance of the generator 
and batteries.

 

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Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this 
unit.

 

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Never start or run the engine inside a closed or partially 
enclosed area. Breathing exhaust fumes will kill you.

 

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Wear eye protection as well as hearing protection when 
operating this equipment.

 

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Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 3 m away.  

 

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Wear sturdy and dry shoes or boots. Do not operate while 
barefoot.

 

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Do not operate the generator when you are tired or under 
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

 

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Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts 
and all hot surfaces of the unit.

 

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Product users in some areas are required to comply with 
fire prevention regulations. Check with the local authorities 
in your area before use.

 

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Do not touch bare wire or receptacles.

 

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Do not use the generator with electrical cords which are 
worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged.

 

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Before storing, allow the engine to cool.

 

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Do not operate the generator in rain, snow, or wet weather

 

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Empty fuel tank, close fuel valve, and restrain the unit from 
moving before transporting in a vehicle.

 

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Allow engine to cool for five minutes before refueling.

 

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To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with 
care. It is highly flammable.

 

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Do not smoke while handling fuel.

 

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Store fuel in a container approved for unleaded fuel.

 

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Position the unit on level ground, stop engine, and allow to 
cool before refueling.

 

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Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel 
from escaping around the cap.

 

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Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.

 

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Wipe spilled fuel from the unit.

 

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Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any 
circumstances.

 

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Use only authorised replacement parts and accessories 
and follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this 
manual. Use of unauthorised parts or failure to follow 
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or 
injury.

 

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Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this 
Operator’s Manual.

 

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Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel 
leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.

 

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Generators vibrate in normal use. During and after the use 
of the generator, inspect the generator as well as extension 
cords and power supply cords connected to it for damage 
resulting from vibration. Have damaged items repaired or 
replaced as necessary. Do not use plugs or cords that show 
signs of damage such as broken or cracked insulation or 
damaged blades.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

 

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Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a 
colourless, odourless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause 
loss of consciousness and can lead to death. If the 
generator is running in a confined or partially-enclosed 
area, the air may contain a dangerous amount of carbon 
monoxide. To keep exhaust fumes from building up, always 
provide adequate ventilation.

 

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Always use a battery-powered carbon monoxide detector 
when running the generator. If you begin to feel sick, dizzy, 
or weak while using the generator, shut it off and get to 
fresh air immediately. See a doctor. You may have carbon 
monoxide poisoning.

 

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Place the generator on a flat, stable surface with a slope of 
no more than 4°.

 

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Operate in a well-ventilated, well-lit area isolated from 
working areas to avoid noise interference.

 

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Operating the generator in wet conditions could result in 
electrocution. Keep the unit dry.

 

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Keep the generator a minimum of 1 m away from all types 
of combustible material. 

 

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Do not operate the generator near hazardous material.

 

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Do not operate the generator at a gas or natural gas filling 
station.

 

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Do not touch the muffler or cylinder during or immediately 
after use; they are HOT and will cause burn injury.

Summary of Contents for AGN6500

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Page 2: ... with foot Lock Nut Lock Nut Flat Washer Frame Frame crossbar Screw 1 in Engine Switch AC Breaker DC Breaker Key Starter Fuel Tank Oil Drainage Bolt Fuel Cap Choke Lever Fuel Valve Oil Light Air Filter Recoil Starter Grip Carburetor Drain Screw Fig 1 Fig 5 Fig 3 Fig 2 Fig 4 ...

Page 3: ...3 3 Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Extension Cord Oil Cap Dipstick Oil Cap Dipstick Oil Fill Hole Oil Fill Hole 108 mm 4 1 4 in 16 mm 5 8 in 6 mm 1 4 in Fig 7 Fig 6 Fig 10 Fig 11 Fig 8 Fig 9 ...

Page 4: ...ments Air Filter Cover Bolt Bolt Recoil Starter Grip Twist lock Receptacle Extension Cord Twist lock Plug Choke Lever To Run Choke open To Start Choke closed OFF ON Fuel Valve Fuel Valve Filter Filter Fig 17 Fig 13 Fig 14 Fig 15 Fig 16 Fig 12 ...

Page 5: ...ose fuel valve and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle Ŷ Allow engine to cool for five minutes before refueling Ŷ To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury handle fuel with care It is highly flammable Ŷ Do not smoke while handling fuel Ŷ Store fuel in a container approved for unleaded fuel Ŷ Position the unit on level ground stop engine and allow to cool before refuelin...

Page 6: ...tand completely the operator s manual If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator s manual do not use this product Call your nearest authorised service centre for assistance WARNING The operation of any products can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles ...

Page 7: ...l Surge Starting Watts CD Player 100 0 Space Heater 1800 0 Drill 1 2 HP 600 300 Light Bulb 75 0 2575 Total Running Watts 300 Surge Watts Total Continuous Running Watts 2575 Plus Additional Surge Watts 300 Equals Total Generator Output Required to start all items simultaneously 2875 POWER MANAGEMENT To prolong the life of the generator and attached devices it is important to take care when adding e...

Page 8: ...p protect against electrical shock Consult with a local electrician for grounding requirements in your area OIL LIGHT The oil light is an indicator for the oil level When the oil level is too low the oil light will flash in red OIL DRAINAGE BOLT When changing the engine oil the oil drainage bolt is loosened to allow old engine oil to be drained OIL CAP DIPSTICK Remove the oil fill cap to check and...

Page 9: ...the following items 2 legs with rubber feet 6 flat washers 6 lock nuts 4 screws 51 mm 2 in 2 screws 25 mm 1 in Ŷ Raise the front end of the generator where the engine is located high enough to gain access to the frame bottom securely position props underneath to support Ŷ Position a leg over the holes on each side of the frame support Ŷ Insert each 51 mm 2 in screw through a flat washer and insert...

Page 10: ...ty with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury APPLICATIONS This generator is designed to supply electrical power for operating comp...

Page 11: ...nd hold it until the engine has fully stopped The removable control panel has two 240V 15A sockets Use only with RDEC25 accessory cord Do not exceed separation length of 22 9 m 75 ft or a combination of three RDEC25 accessory cords GenSmart MONITORING SYSTEM The GenSmart monitoring system displays wattage voltage hertz and hours To cycle through each display press and release the select reset butt...

Page 12: ...p dipstick NOTE Used oil should be disposed of at an approved disposal site See your local oil retailer for more information FUEL FILTER The fuel filter prevents dirt and water that may have gotten into the fuel tank from entering the carburetor If the engine has not been run for a long time the fuel filter should be replaced before use Ŷ Drain the fuel tank into suitable container Ŷ Squeeze the e...

Page 13: ... fuel to drain completely into the container Ŷ Retighten the drain screw NOTE After draining the fuel tank and carburetor start the engine and allow it to run until the unit runs out of fuel Consult hazardous waste management guidelines in your area for the proper way to dispose of used fuel TRANSPORTING Ŷ Turn engine switch OFF O Ŷ Close the fuel valve Ŷ Make sure engine and exhaust of unit is co...

Page 14: ...ated to extend storage life For recommendations contact your nearest authorised service centre MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before each use After 1st month or 20 hours of operation Every 3 months or 50 hours of operation Every 6 months or 100 hours of operation Every year or after 300 hours of operation Check Engine Oil Ŷ Change Engine Oil Ŷ Ŷ Check Air Filter Ŷ Clean Air Filter Ŷ Change Air Filter Ŷ Repl...

Page 15: ...er is OFF Item plugged in is defective Turn ON the AC circuit breaker Try a different item Generator makes a spark knock or pinging noise An occasional light knocking or pinging underheavyloadisnotacause for concern However if the knocking or pinging occurs under normal load at a steady engine speed the problem may be with the brand of unleaded fuel being used Switch to a different brand of unlead...

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