DeWalt DXGNR 7000, Instruction Manual

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Operation
Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 11
Allow spilled fuel to evaporate before
starting unit.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in fuel system parts such as the carburetor,
fuel hose or tank during storage. Alcohol-blended fuels
(called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture, which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of
an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30
days or longer. See the Storage section. Never use
engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank as
permanent damage may occur.
Starting Pull Start Engines
Equipment and property damage. Dis-
connect electrical loads prior to start-
ing or stopping unit. Failure to do so could result in
equipment and property damage.
1.
Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting engine.
2.
Place generator on a level surface.
3.
Open the fuel shut-off valve (A).
4.
Turn engine Run/Stop switch (B) to Run (manual start only).
5.
Slide engine choke (C) to Full Choke position (left).
6.
Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until increased
resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away.
7.
When engine starts, move choke knob to 1/2-choke position
until engine runs smoothly, then fully into Run position. If
engine falters, move choke back to 1/2-choke position until
engine runs smoothly, then to Run position.
8.
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke
lever to Full Choke and repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT: Do not overload the generator. Also, do
not overload individual panel receptacles. These outlets
are protected against overload with push-to-reset type
circuit breakers. If amperage rating of any circuit breaker
is exceeded, that breaker opens and electrical output to
that receptacle is lost. Read “Don’t Overload the Genera-
tor” carefully.
Starting Electric Start Engines
Equipment and property damage. Dis-
connect electrical loads prior to start-
ing or stopping unit. Failure to do so could result in
equipment and property damage.
1.
Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
2.
Place generator on a level surface.
3.
Open the fuel shut-off valve.
4.
Move engine choke knob outward to Full Choke.
5.
Press and hold Start/Run/Stop switch in the Start position.
When engine starts, release the switch to the Run position.
6.
When engine starts, move choke knob to 1/2 choke position
until engine runs smoothly, then fully to RUN position. If
engine falters, move choke knob back to 1/2 choke position
until engine runs smoothly, then move to Run position.
000400
A
B
NOTICE:
CAUTION
000208
A
000787
B
000209
C
CAUTION