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CAUTION

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Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.

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 product or become hard to 
read, contact an authorised service centre for replacement.

You will be killed or seriously hurt if you 
do not follow the operator’s manual 
instructions.

 

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

Risk of Fire. Do not add fuel while the 
product is operating.

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon 
monoxide gas that can cause 
unconsciousness or death. Operate 
in well-ventilated, outdoor areas away 
from open windows or doors.
Using a generator indoors can kill 
you in minutes. Generator exhaust 
contains carbon monoxide. This is a 
poison you cannot see or smell.

Do not expose to rain or use in damp 
locations.

 

 

Do not use E15 or E85 fuel (or fuel 
containing greater than 10% ethanol) 
in the product.

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.

FUEL WARNING

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Full level is 25 mm below the top of the fuel neck. Stop the 

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ENGINE LUBRICANT WARNING

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Always check the oil level before each operation. The oil 

level should always register within the hatched area on the 
dipstick. The product is equipped with an oil sensor which 
will automatically shut off the engine if oil level falls below 
a safe limit. 

HOT SURFACE WARNING

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engine. They are very HOT and will cause severe burns. 

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direct path of the exhaust.

CLEARANCE WARNING

While operating and storing, keep at least 1 m of clearance 
on all sides of the product, including overhead. Allow a 
minimum of 30 minutes of “cool down” time before storage. 

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enough to cause serious burns and/or ignite combustible 
objects.

RISK OF FIRE AND SERIOUS BURNS

Risk of fire and serious burns:

Never remove fuel cap when unit is running .

Shut off engine and allow the unit to cool at the least five minutes.

Remove cap slowly.Use fuel stabilizer for storage.

Never remove fuel cap when the product is running.
Shut off engine and allow the product to cool down for at 

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Remove the cap slowly. Use fuel stabilizer for storage.

WARNING LABEL

1.  Read the operator’s manual and all labels before 

operating.

2.  Do not operate in a confined area where exhaust gases, 

smoke or fumes could reach dangerous concentrations.

3.  Check for spilt fuel or fuel leaks.
4.  Do not refuel while engine is running for petrol driven 

engines.

5.  Do not operate in a hazardous location, e.g. where 

Summary of Contents for RGN2500B

Page 1: ...ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Low Power Generating Set RGN2500B ...

Page 2: ...Important It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling operating and maintaining the product Subject to technical modification ...

Page 3: ...r 8 Fuel cap 9 Fuel tank 10 Oil fill hole 11 Oil cap dipstick removed 12 Fuel valve 13 Fuel valve on 14 Fuel valve off 15 Choke lever 16 To start choke closed 17 To run choke open 18 Screw 19 Spark plug 20 Spark plug cap 21 Fuel line 22 Wheel 23 Axle 24 Washer 25 Hitch pin 26 Screws 27 Leg 28 Lock nut 29 Frame handle folded 30 Frame handle unfolded KNOW YOUR PRODUCT ...

Page 4: ...Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6 11 8 9 6 10 Fig 7 Fig 8 16 15 13 12 17 14 ...

Page 5: ...Fig 9 7 13 12 14 Fig 10 2 Fig 11 20 19 18 21 Fig 12 ...

Page 6: ...Fig 13 Fig 15 Fig 16 Fig 17 Fig 14 22 28 26 27 29 24 25 23 30 ...

Page 7: ...C 240V AC 240V ON OFF OIL ALERT LAMP 9 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 Fig 18 CONTROL PANEL LABEL See figure 18 1 Multimeter 2 Circuit breaker 3 AC receptacle 4 AC receptacle 5 PE Terminal 6 Oil alert lamp 7 Engine switch off 8 Engine switch on 9 Engine switch ...

Page 8: ...he transfer switch have been properly installed and the electrical output has been verified by a qualified electrician The connection must isolate the generator power from utility power and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes Ŷ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use the product Protect children by keeping them at a safe distance from the generator set Ŷ Do not ...

Page 9: ...ypes of combustible material Ŷ Do not touch the muffler or cylinder during or immediately after use they are hot and will cause burn injury Ŷ Do not connect to a building s electrical system unless a transfer switch has been properly installed by a qualified electrician Ŷ Do not allow the generator s gas tank to overflow when filling Fill to 25 mm 1 below the top neck of the gas tank to allow for ...

Page 10: ...shields and as necessary a full face shield when operating this product Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can result in electric shock Running the generator gives off carbon monoxide an odourless colourless poison gas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea fainting or death Fuel and its vapours are extremely ÀDPPDEOH DQG H SORVLYH LUH RU explosion can cause severe ...

Page 11: ...H KHDW IURP WKH PXIÀHU LJQLWLQJ IXHO YDSRXUV ENGINE LUBRICANT WARNING RX PXVW DGG RLO EHIRUH UVW RSHUDWLQJ WKH JHQHUDWRU Always check the oil level before each operation The oil level should always register within the hatched area on the dipstick The product is equipped with an oil sensor which will automatically shut off the engine if oil level falls below a safe limit HOT SURFACE WARNING R QRW W...

Page 12: ...utput of the generator Motor Size HP Running Watts Watts required to start motor Universal Capacitor Split phase 1 8 275 N A 850 1200 1 6 275 600 850 2050 1 4 400 800 1050 2400 1 3 450 950 1350 2700 1 2 600 1000 1800 3600 3 4 850 1200 2600 1 1100 N A 3300 CAUTION Operating voltage and frequency requirement of all electronic equipment should be checked prior to plugging them into this generator Dam...

Page 13: ... 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 highest wattage you have 3 Permit the generator output to stabilise engine runs smoothly and attached device operates properly 4 Plug in and turn on the next load 5 Again permit the generator to stabilise 6 ...

Page 14: ... box and carefully slide out the generator and any accessories NOTE The generator is heavy If you must lift the product out of the box get another person to help you and lift with your legs not your back Ŷ Inspect the product carefully to make sure no damage occurred during shipping Ŷ Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product Ŷ I...

Page 15: ...r 2 stroke engine lubricants will damage the engine and should not be used Ŷ Unscrew the oil cap dipstick and remove Ŷ Wipe dipstick clean and re seat in hole do not re thread Ŷ Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level Lubricant level should fall between the minimum and maximum marks on the dipstick Ŷ If level is low add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises between the minimum and m...

Page 16: ...y situation Ŷ Put the engine switch in the OFF O position WARNING While operating and storing keep at least 1 m of clearance on all sides of the product including overhead Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of cool down time EHIRUH VWRUDJH HDW FUHDWHG E PXIÀHU DQG H KDXVW gases could be hot enough to cause serious burns and or ignite combustible objects USING THE GENERATOR Connect devices to be powered...

Page 17: ...sult in serious burns SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE See figure 11 The spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits in order to ensure proper engine operation To check Ŷ Remove the spark plug cap Ŷ Clean any dirt from around base of spark plug Ŷ Remove spark plug using wrench provided Ŷ Inspect spark plug for damage and clean with a wire brush before reinstalling If insulator is cracked or chip...

Page 18: ...f Load 16 78 hrs Approvals AS NZS 3010 Yes Euro Emission Yes EMC Yes Uncertainty dB 2 25 Noise level 4 m LpA dB A 69 01 Noise level 7 m LpA dB A 72 Noise level LwA dB A 91 TRANSPORTING Ŷ Turn engine switch OFF O Ŷ Close the fuel valve Ŷ Make sure the engine and the exhaust of the product has cooled down Ŷ Keep the product level to prevent fuel spillage Ŷ Do not drop or strike the product or place ...

Page 19: ...Turn ON the AC circuit breaker Item plugged in is defective Try a different item Generator makes a spark knock or pinging noise An occasional light knocking or pinging under heavy load is not a cause for concern However if the knocking or pinging occurs under normal load at a steady engine speed the problem may be with the brand of unleaded fuel being used Switch to a different brand of unleaded f...

Page 20: ... adjust idle speed Check adjust valve clearance 1 OHDQ IXHO WDQN DQG OWHU 1 Check fuel hose XHO OWHU Inspect Replace Check all hose connections Inspect fuel tank vapor vent if equipped Inspect carbon canister CARB models only 1 These items should only be carried out by an authorised service centre NOTE Maintenance should be performed more frequently when generator is used in dusty areas When gener...

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Page 24: ...rted by Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road Mount Waverley VIC 3149 Melbourne Australia Techtronic Industries N Z Limited 2 Landing Drive Mangere Auckland 2022 New Zealand 099979176001 02 ...

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