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8 — ENG

HAZARD

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT COULD HAPPEN

During operation, touch only the con-
trol surfaces of the generator. Keep
children away from the generator at all
times. They may not be able to recog-
nize the hazards of this product.

Contact with hot surfaces, such as en-
gines exhaust components, could result in
serious burns.

Contact with hot engine and generator
components.

RISK OF HOT SURFACES

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE 

ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.

Always use a U.L. listed voltage sensi-
tive surge protector to connect volt-
age sensitive appliances (TV, comput-
er, stereo, etc.).

Failure to use a U.L.

listed voltage surge protector will
void the warranty on your genera-
tor.

Notice:

A multiple outlet strip is not a

surge protector. Make sure you use a
U.L. listed voltage surge protector.

Any gasoline operated household generator
will incur voltage variations causing damage
to voltage sensitive appliances or could
result in  fire.

Operation of voltage sensitive appli-
ances without a voltage surge protec-
tor.

RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION

HAZARD

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT COULD HAPPEN

Generator will not operate properly and
will cause damage to the generator and
could cause serious injury or death to you
or others.

Operating generator while suspended 

Never operate generator while sus-
pended or in an unlevel position.
Always operate generator on a flat,
level surface.

Operation of generator in careless
manner.

All sources of energy include the potential
for injury.  Unsafe operation or mainte-
nance of your generator could lead to
serious injury or death to you or others.

Review and understand all of the
operating instructions a
warnings in this manual.

Become familiar with the opera-
tion and controls of the
generator. Know how to shut it
off quickly.

Equip area of operation with a
fire extinguisher certified to
handle gasoline or fuel fires.

Keep children or others away
from the generator at all times.

Summary of Contents for BSV750

Page 1: ...and retain for future reference Model No Type Serial No IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting o...

Page 2: ...d in section 4442 and maintained in effective working order Spark arresters are also required on some U S Forest service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances This...

Page 3: ...ve humidity corrosive environments and materials or other contaminants Expendable items that become worn during normal use such as fuel filters air cleaners spark plugs and engine oil Cosmetic defects...

Page 4: ...ize this information we use symbols to the right Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION A HAZARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE IMPORTANT...

Page 5: ...rical current could charge conductive surfaces in contact with the generator Exceeding the load capacity of the generator by attaching too many items or items with very high load ratings to it could r...

Page 6: ...rovide safe operation Tampering with the engine speed adjustment could re sult in overheating of attachments and could cause a fire Spilled fuel and its vapors can become ignited from hot surfaces or...

Page 7: ...nsporting Generator If generator is equipped with a fuel shut off valve turn the valve to the off position before transporting to avoid fuel leaks If generator is not equipped with a fuel shut off val...

Page 8: ...ge variations causing damage to voltage sensitive appliances or could result in fire Operation of voltage sensitive appli ances without a voltage surge protec tor RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION HAZARD HOW T...

Page 9: ...guarding to prevent injury Contact with moving parts can result in serious injury RISK OF BURN EXPLOSION HAZARD Wear NIOSH approved goggles and protective gloves when handling battery Explosive chemi...

Page 10: ...ith the generator for use when required by local electrical ordinances Refer to article 250 of the National Electrical Code to clarify any needed grounding information Your local electric com pany or...

Page 11: ...ian should also install a sub panel to isolate the circuits you would want to use during an emergen cy or electrical power outage Your generator will not be large enough to handle the load of all the...

Page 12: ...y sen sitive You must fill the engine to the full mark on the dipstick to inactivate this safety device OFF RUN START SWITCH Placed in the START position to start engine and the OFF position to stop e...

Page 13: ...d result in overheating of attach ments and could cause a fire Never attempt to speed up the engine to obtain more perfor mance Both the output voltage and frequency will be thrown out of standard by...

Page 14: ...generator Failure to connect and operate equipment in this sequence can cause damage to equipment and will void the warranty on your generator Follow the wattage calculation table in the Wattage Calc...

Page 15: ...ND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER GFCI RECEPTACLE MONTHLY For maximum protection against electrical shock the GFCI should be tested monthly To test 1 Depress the TEST button The RESET button should extend...

Page 16: ...forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of the engine Generator 1 Clean the generator as outlined in the Maintenance Section on this manual 2 Check that cooling air slots and openings...

Page 17: ...or wattage Example a 5000 rated wattage generator 2500 maximum starting wattage DETERMINING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS Before operating this generator list all of the appliances and or tools that are going...

Page 18: ...ulb requires only 100 watts to start Most resistive loads will be listed in wattage WATTAGE CALCULATIONS The wattage ratings shown are averages Wattage requirements may vary with different brands of a...

Page 19: ...00 CAUTION WATTS DEVICES WITH HIGH STARTING INDUCTIVE LOADS RUN WATTS TIMES X START FACTOR DO NOT CONNECT VOLTAGE SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TV SET COMPUTER ETC DIRECTLY TO YOUR GENERATOR IF YOU U...

Page 20: ...Have an Authorized Service Center replace 4 Repair or replace cord 5 Depress and reset 1 Overload 2 Faulty cords or equipment 1 Reduce load 2 Check for damaged bare or frayed wires on equipment Repla...

Page 21: ...21 ENG NOTES...

Page 22: ...hing connected to the generator Be sure a volt amp surge protector is used when sensitive electronic equipment is used such as televisions computers stereos and etc The damage of such equipment withou...

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