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SAFETy LABELS

The information below can be found on the generator. For your safety, please study and 
understand all of the labels before starting the generator.
If any of the labels come off the unit or become hard to read, contact an authorized service 
center for replacement.

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You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not 
follow the Operator’s Manual instructions.

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Risk of Fire. Do not add fuel while the product is operat-
ing.

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Generator is a potential source of electric shock. Do not 
expose to moisture, rain, or snow. Do not operate with 
wet hands or feet.

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Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that 
can cause unconsciousness or DEATH. Operate in well-
ventilated, outdoor areas away from open windows or 
doors.

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Failure to properly ground generator can result in elec-
trocution, especially if the generator is equipped with a 
wheel kit.

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Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

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Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU IN MINUTES. 
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a 
poison you cannot see or smell.

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NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and 
windows are open.

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Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, 
and vents.

FUEL WARNiNG

No smoking when filling with gasoline. Do not overfill. Full 
level is 1 in. below the top of the fuel neck. Stop the engine 
for five minutes before refueling to avoid the heat from the 
muffler igniting fuel vapors.

ENGiNE LUBRiCANT WARNiNG

You must add lubricant before first operating the generator. 
The oil reservoir capacity is 20 oz. Always check the lubricant 
level before each operation. The lubricant level should always 
register between the hatched areas on the dipstick.

GROUNDiNG  WARNiNG

National Electric Code requires generator to be grounded to an approved earth ground.

HOT SURFACE WARNiNG

Do not touch the muffler or aluminum cylinder of the engine. 
They are very HOT and will cause severe burns. Don’t put 
any flammable or combustible materials in the direct path 
of the exhaust.

DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY 

HURT if you do not follow the operator’s 

manual instructions.

Risk of fire. Do not add fuel while the 

product is operating.

Generator is a potential source of electric 

shock. Do not expose to moisture, rain, or 

snow. Do not operate with wet hands or feet.

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon 

monoxide gas that can cause unconsciousness 

or DEATH. Operate in well ventilated, outdoor 

areas away from open windows or doors.

Failure to properly ground generator can 

result in electrocution, especially if the 

generator is equipped with a wheel kit.

Do not expose to rain or use in damp 

locations.

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Risk of Fire. Check for any fuel overflow or leaking. Stop the engine before refueling.
Riesgo de incendio. Revise si hay algún derrame o fuga de combustible. Apaque el 

motor antes de poner combustible.

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DANGER

PELIGRO

Add lubricant to full mark to start.

Añada lubricante hasta la marca de ileno 

para arrancar.

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HOT SURFACE

SUPERFICIE CALIENTE

WARNING

ADVERTENCIA

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Product does not include ground rod or copper wire. National Electric Code requires generator to be properly 

grounded to an approved earth ground. Call an electrician for local grounding requirements.
El producto no incluye el alambre de cobre ni la barra de conexión a tierra. Los Reglamentos Nacionales de 

Electricidad exigen que el generador esté debidamente conectado a una tierra aprobada. Comuniquese con 

un electrista para todo lo relacionado con los requistos de conexión a tierra.

WARNING

ADVERTENCIA

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SyMBOLS

Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU IN MINUTES.

Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a  

poison you cannot see or smell.

NEVER use inside a home or

 

garage, EVEN IF doors and 

windows are open.

Only use OUTSIDE and far 

away from windows, doors, 

and vents.

DANGER

Summary of Contents for HU2250

Page 1: ...tructions in this operator s manual Thank you for your purchase Su nuevo generador ha sido diseñado y fabricado de conformidad con estrictas normas para brindar fiabilidad facilidad de uso y seguridad para el operador Con el debido cuidado le brindará muchos años de sólido y eficiente funcionamiento PELIGRO El incumplimiento de las instrucciones en este manual del operador puede CAUSARLE LA MUERTE...

Page 2: ...i See this fold out section for all of the figures referenced in the operator s manual Consulte esta sección desplegable para ver todas las figuras a las que se hace referencia en el manual del operador ...

Page 3: ... combustible G 120 volt AC receptacle 120 V de CA receptáculo H 12 volt receptacle 12 V de receptáculo Fig 2 I AC circuit breaker disyuntor de circuito de CA J Engine switch interruptor del motor K Oil drainage bolt perno de drenaje de aceite L Handle mango M Ground terminal terminal de conexión a tierra N Fuel valve válvula de combustible A Wheels ruedas B Axle eje C Washer arandela D Lanyard wit...

Page 4: ... de seguro del mango C Handle mango b C A Fig 5 Fig 8 Fig 6 A Handle mango B Lanyard with pin correa con pasador Fig 7 A Wheels ruedas B Axle eje C Washer arandela A B A Oil cap dipstick tapa de relleno de aceite varilla medidora de aceite B Lubricant fill hole agujero de llenado de aceite b C A A B A Fuel cap tapa del tanque de combustible B Fuel tank tanque de combustible b A C A B ...

Page 5: ...ght to start desplace derecha de la palanca del anegador para arrancar A Latch pestillo B Air filter cover tapa del filtro de aire C Filter element elemento de filtro D Air filter unit unidad del filtro de aire A D C b A Oil drainage bolt perno de drenaje de aceite B Oil cap dipstick tapa de relleno de aceite varilla medidora de aceite A b A Spark plug bujía B Spark plug cap tapa de la bujía A b F...

Page 6: ...e securely to a suitable ground source The National Electric Code contains several practical ways in which to establish a good ground source If a steel or iron rod is used it should be at least 5 8 in diameter and if a nonferrous rod is used it should be at least 1 2 in diameter and be listed as material for grounding Drive therodorpipetoadepthof8ft Ifarockbottomisencounteredlessthan 4 ft down bur...

Page 7: ... Wear sturdy and dry shoes or boots Do not operate while barefoot Do not operate generator when you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit Do not touch bare wire or receptacles Do not use generator with electrical cords which are worn frayed bare or otherwise damaged Before storing allo...

Page 8: ...lectrically connected to the frame of the machine Do not connect to a building s electrical system unless a transfer switch has been properly installed by a qualified electrician Do not allow the generator s gas tank to overflow when filling Fill to 1 in below the top neck of the gasoline tank to allow for fuel expansion Check the ventilation hole in side the fuel tank cap for debris Do not block ...

Page 9: ...tuation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage SYMBOLS ...

Page 10: ... can result in electric shock Toxic Fumes Running generator gives off carbon monoxide an odorless color less poison gas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea fainting or death Fire Explosion Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface Lifting Ha...

Page 11: ...muffler or aluminum cylinder of the engine They are very HOT and will cause severe burns Don t put any flammable or combustible materials in the direct path of the exhaust DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow the operator s manual instructions Risk of fire Do not add fuel while the product is operating Generator is a potential source of electric shock Do not expose to m...

Page 12: ...ate the watts required to start Code G electric motors however if an electric motor fails to start or reach running speed turn off the appliance or tool immediately to avoid equipment damage Always check the requirements of the tool or appliance being used compared to the rated output of the generator Motor Size H P Running Watts Watts Required to Start Motor Repulsion Induction Capacitor Split Ph...

Page 13: ...ected to the generator outlets before starting its engine The correct and safe way to manage generator power is to sequentially add loads as follows 1 With nothing connected to the generator start the engine as described later in this manual 2 Plug in and turn on the first load preferably the largest load you have 3 Permit the generator output to stabilize engine runs smoothly and attached device ...

Page 14: ...overload air filter The air filter helps to limit the amount of dirt and dust drawn into the unit during operation choke lever The choke lever is used when starting the engine fuel tank The fuel tank has a capacity of 2 gallons ground terminal The ground terminal is used to assist in properly ground ing the generator to help protect against electrical shock Consult with a local electrician for gro...

Page 15: ...ease call 1 800 242 4672 for assistance WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces sories not recommended for use with this product Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous c...

Page 16: ...r 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 compatible electrical lighting appliances tools and motor loads BEFORE OPERATING the UNIT Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows doors and vents NEVER use inside a home or garage EVEN IF doors and windows ...

Page 17: ...hanol methyl or wood alcohol 5 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 5 methanol by volume as long as it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibi tors to protect the fuel system Gasoline containing more than 5 methanol by volume may cause starting and or performance problems It may also damage metal rubber and plastic parts of the generator or your fuel system Ifyounoticeanyundesirab...

Page 18: ... the generator without the air filter or gasket Rapid engine wear will result changing engine lubricant See Figure 12 Remove the oil cap dipstick Place a container underneath the oil drainage bolt to col lect used lubricant as it drains Unscrew the oil drainage bolt and remove Allow lubricant to drain completely Reinstall the oil drainage bolt and tighten securely Refill with lubricant following t...

Page 19: ...ofyourproduct Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending on the model purchased Please contact your nearest service dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model EMPTYING fuel tank carburetor To help prevent gum deposits in the fuel system drain the fuel from the tank and carburetor before storing Run the generator until the fuel tank is empty When the fuel has gone fro...

Page 20: ...bute the oil Reinstall spark plug Change engine lubricant After removal from storage Fill with fresh gasoline 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 Lubricant Change Engine Lubricant Check Air Filter Clean Air Filter Change ...

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