Ryobi RIG2000PC, User Manual

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English (Original instructions)
■ Store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
■ Position the product on level ground, stop engine, and
allow the product to cool down before refuelling.
■ Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
■ Tighten the fuel cap securely after refuelling.
■ Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
■ Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any
cir cum stanc es.
■ Use only authorised replacement parts and
accessories and follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorised parts or
failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a
risk of shock or injury.
■ Maintain the product per maintenance instructions in
this Operator’s Manual.
■ Inspect the product before each use for loose
fas ten ers, fuel leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.
■ Generators vibrate in normal use. During and after the
use of the generator, inspect the generator as well as
extension cords and power supply cords connected to
it for damage resulting from vibration. Have damaged
items repaired or replaced as necessary. Do not use
plugs or cords that show signs of damage such as
broken or cracked insulation or damaged blades.
■ For power outages, permanently installed stationary
generators are better suited for providing back-
up power to the home. Even a properly connected
portable generator can become overloaded. This
may result in overheating or stressing the generator
components, possibly leading to generator failure.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
WARNING
When the generator is used to supply a building wiring
system: the generator must be installed by a quali
fi ed
electrician and connected to a transfer switch as a
separately derived system. The generator shall be
connected through a transfer switch that switches
all conductors other than the equipment grounding
conductor. The frame of the generator shall be
connected to an approved grounding electrode. Failure
to isolate the generator from power utility can result in
death or injury to electric utility workers.
■ Do not use the generator to provide power for
emergency medical equipment or life support devices.
■ Exhaust fumes contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
a colourless, odourless gas. Breathing exhaust fumes
can cause loss of consciousness and can lead to
death. If running in a confined or partially-enclosed
area, the air may contain a dangerous amount of
carbon monoxide. To keep exhaust fumes from
building up, always provide adequate ventilation.
■ Always use a battery-powered carbon monoxide
detector when running the generator. If you begin to
feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the generator,
shut it off and get to fresh air immediately. See a
doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
■ Place the generator on a flat, stable surface with a
slope of no more than 4°.
■ Operate outdoors in a well-ventilated, well-lit area
isolated from working areas to avoid noise interference.
■ Operating the generator in wet conditions could result
in electrocution. Keep the product dry.
■ Keep the generator a minimum of 1 m away from all
types of combustible material.
■ Do not operate the generator near hazardous material.
■ Do not operate the generator at a petrol station.
■ Do not touch the muffler or cylinder during or
immediately after use; they are hot and will cause burn
injury.
■ This generator has a neutral floating condition.
This means the neutral conductor is not electrically
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 25 mm (1") below the top neck of the gas
tank to allow for fuel expansion. Do not cover the fuel
tank cap when the engine is running. Covering the fuel
tank cap during use may cause engine failure and/or
damage to the tool.
■ Do not smoke when filling the generator with gasoline.
■ Allow the engine to remain in a shut-down condition for
at least five minutes before adding unleaded fuel or oil.
■ Do not remove the oil dipstick or the fuel tank cap
when the engine is running.
■ Pay close attention to all safety labels located on the
generator.
■ Keep children a minimum of 3 m away from the
generator at all times.
■ The product operates best in temperatures between
-5°C and 40°C with a relative humidity of 90% or less.
■ Operating voltage and frequency requirement of
all electronic equipment should be checked prior to
plugging them into this generator. Damage may result
if the equipment is not designed to operate within a
±10% voltage variation, and ±3 Hz frequency variation