DeWalt DXGNR4000, Instruction Manual

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Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 9
Operation
Know the Generator
Carefully read the Instruction Manual and Safety Rules
before operating the generator. Save this manual for
future reference.
Become familiar with locations of all components.
1.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Outlets – Supplies electrical
power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single-
phase, 60 Hz, electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor
loads (NEMA 5-20R).
2.
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle – Supplies
electrical power for operation of 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, sin-
gle-phase, 60 Hz, electrical lighting, appliance, tool and
motor loads (NEMA L5-30R).
3.
Circuit Breakers (AC) – Push-to-reset circuit breakers pro-
tect the generator against electrical overload.
4.
Oil Drain – Use to drain engine oil.
5.
Air Filter – Filters intake air as it is drawn into the engine.
6.
Choke Lever – Used when starting a cold engine.
7.
Fuel Tank – See
Product Specifications
for tank
capacity.
8.
Grounding Lug – Ground the generator to an approved
earth ground here. See
Grounding Generator If Used
as Portable
for details.
9.
Run/Stop Switch – Must be in Run position to start manu-
ally.
10.
Muffler – Quiets the engine.
11.
Handle – Pivot and retract for storage. Press the spring-
loaded button to move handle.
12.
Fuel Cap – Fuel fill location.
13.
Oil Fill – Add and check oil here.
14.
Recoil Starter – Use to start engine manually.
15.
Fuel Shut Off – Valve between fuel tank and carburetor.
Operate unit on level ground for runtime
meter accuracy.
16.
Hour Meter – Tracks hours of operation for scheduled
maintenance.
17.
CO Protect – Carbon monoxide automatic shut down.
Hour Meter
The Hour Meter tracks hours of operation for scheduled
maintenance.
•
The CHG OIL display will illuminate every 100 hours. The
message will flash one hour before and one hour after
each 100 hour interval, providing a two hour window to
perform service.
•
The SVC display will illuminate every 100 hours. The mes-
sage will flash one hour before and one hour after each
200 hour interval providing a two hour window to perform
service.
When the hour meter is in flash alert mode, the mainte-
nance message will alternate with elapsed time in hours
and tenths. The hours will flash four times, then alternate
with the maintenance message four times until the meter
automatically resets.
•
100 hours - CHG OIL — Oil Change Interval (Every 100
hrs)
•
200 hours - SVC — Service Air Filter (Every 200 hrs)
The hour glass icon will flash when the
engine is running. This signifies the
meter is recording hours of operation.
NOTICE:
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