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Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
is provided to assist
in determining how many items the generator
can operate at one time.
NOTE:
All figures are approximate. See data
label on appliance for wattage requirements.
Wattage Reference Guide
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit
Do not store or transport the unit at an angle
greater than 15 degrees.
Starting Pull Start Engines
1. See
. Rotate the Off/Run/Choke
switch to CHOKE (1).
2. Switch Economy switch to OFF.
3. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rap-
idly up and away.
Figure 3-2.Off/Run/Choke Positions
Device
Running
Watts
*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)
1700
*Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu)
3800
*Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu)
6000
Battery Charger (20 Amp)
500
Belt Sander (3")
1000
Chain Saw
1200
Circular Saw (6-1/2")
800 to 1000
*Clothes Dryer (Electric)
5750
*Clothes Dryer (Gas)
700
*Clothes Washer
1150
Coffee Maker
1750
*Compressor (1 HP)
2000
*Compressor (3/4 HP)
1800
*Compressor (1/2 HP)
1400
Curling Iron
700
*Dehumidifier
650
Disc Sander (9")
1200
Edge Trimmer
500
Electric Blanket
400
Electric Nail Gun
1200
Electric Range (per element)
1500
Electric Skillet
1250
*Freezer
700
*Furnace Fan (3/5 HP)
875
*Garage Door Opener
500 to 750
Hair Dryer
1200
Hand Drill
250 to 1100
Hedge Trimmer
450
Impact Wrench
500
Iron
1200
*Jet Pump
800
Lawn Mower
1200
Light Bulb
100
Microwave Oven
700 to 1000
*Milk Cooler
1100
Oil Burner on Furnace
300
Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000
Btu)
400
Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu)
225
Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu)
150
*Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP)
600
Paint Sprayer, Airless (hand-held)
150
Radio
50 to 200
*Refrigerator
700
Slow Cooker
200
*Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)
2800
*Submersible Pump (1 HP)
2000
*Submersible Pump (1/2 HP)
1500
*Sump Pump
800 to 1050
*Table Saw (10")
1750 to 2000
Television
200 to 500
Toaster
1000 to 1650
Weed Trimmer
500
* Allow 3 times the listed watts for starting these
devices.
(000183)
WARNING
Recoil Hazard. Recoil could retract unexpectedly.
Kickback could result in death or serious injury.
(000136)
CAUTION
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.
OFF
ON
CHOKE
2
1
3
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