LawnMaster PB Series, Safety And Operating Manual

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WARNING
You must isolate the generator from electric utility by
opening the electrical system’s main circuit breaker
or main switch if the generator is used for backup
power. Failure to isolate the generator from the
power utility may result in injury or death to electric
utility workers and damage to the generator due to
the backfeed of electrical energy.
10. CHARGING THE BATTERY
(Applicable Types)
• Charge the battery by battery charging socket,
and keep the full charge of the battery for use
at any time.
• Charge the battery in dry environment.
WARNING
Batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas while
recharging. An explosive mixture will remain around
the battery for a long time after it has been charged.
The slightest spark can ignite the hydrogen and
cause an explosion, resulting in serious injury.
WARNING
• DO NOT allow smoking, open flame, sparks or
any other source of heat around a battery. Wear
protective goggles, rubber apron and rubber
gloves when working around a battery.
• Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely caustic
sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe
burns. If spill occurs flush area with clear water
immediately.
• To recharge Volt batteries, proceed as follows:
• Check fluid level in all battery cells. If
necessary, add ONLY distilled water to cover
separators in battery cells.
• DO NOT use tap water.
• If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make
sure they are installed and are tight.
• If necessary, clean battery terminals.
• Connect charging circuit to power output panel
socket with marked “12-VOLTS D.C”.
• Connect battery charge cable clamp with red
handle to the po) battery terminal.
• Connect battery charge cable clamp with black
handle to the negative(-) battery terminal
• Start engine. Let the engine run while battery
recharges.
• When battery has charged, shut down engine.
CAUTION
Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery state
of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer
manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Generally, a
battery is considered to be at 100% state of charge
when specific gravity of its fluid (as measured by
hydrometer) is 1.260 or higher.
11. STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all the load on generator
2. Turn-off AC breaker protector
Remove the plug of all electric equipment from the
generator panel.