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9 — ENG

RISK FROM LIFTING

HAZARD

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT COULD HAPPEN

The generator is too heavy to be
lifted by one person. Obtain assis-
tance from others before you try to
move it.

Serious injury can result from attempt-
ing to lift too heavy an object.

Lifting a very heavy object.

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE 

ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.

RISK OF MOVING PARTS

HAZARD

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT COULD HAPPEN

Never operate generator with guard-
ing or cover plates removed. Avoid
wearing loose fitting clothing or jewel-
ry which could be caught by moving
parts.

The generator contains parts which rotate
at high speed during operation. These
parts are covered by 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 chemicals can cause
blindness,serious injury, or death.

Sulfuric acid is a flammable and
explosive chemical that is harmful to
the skin, eyes, and clothing.

HAZARD

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT COULD HAPPEN

Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, or
anything flammable away from
battery.

EXTERNAL: Flush with water
EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and get prompt medical
attention.

Chemicals come in contact with
eyes or skin.

Chemicals are ingested.

Chemicals can cause blindness,
serious injury, or death.

Ingested chemicals can cause
serious injury or death.

INTERNAL: Drink large quantities
of water or milk. Follow with Milk
of Magnesia, beaten eggs, or
vegetable oil. Call physician
immediately.

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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