APPLIANCE WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE
*Wattages listed are approximate only. Check tool or appliance for actual wattage.
STOPPING THE GENERATOR
1. Turn OFF and disconnect all electrical loads from
generator panel outlets. NEVER start or stop engine
with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.
2. Let engine run at a no-load speed for several minutes
to stabilize internal
temperatures of the engine and generator.
APPLIANCE WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE
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Tool or Appliance
Rated
(Running) Watts
Additional Surge
(Starting) Watts
Deep Freezer
500
500
Sump Pump
800
1200
Refrigerator/Freezer – 18 cf
800
1600
Water Well Pump – 1/3 HP
1000
2000
Window AC – 10,000 BTU
1200
1800
Window Fan
300
600
Furnace Fan Blower – 1/2 HP
800
1300
DVD/CD Player
100
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VCR
100
—
Stereo Receiver
450
—
Color Television – 27 in.
500
—
Personal Computer
w/ 17 in. Monitor
800
—
Microwave Oven
1000 Watt
1000
—
Coffee Maker
1500
—
Electric Range
Single Element
1500
—
Hot Plate
2500
—
Security System
180
—
AM/FM Clock Radio
300
—
Tool or Appliance
Rated
(Running) Watts
Additional Surge
(Starting) Watts
Garage Door Opener – 1/2 HP
480
520
Electric Water Heater – 40 gal
4000
—
Quartz Halogen Work Light
1000
1600
Airless Sprayer – 1/3 HP
600
1200
Reciprocating Saw
960
960
Electric Drill – 1/2 HP
1000
1000
Circular Saw – 7-1/4 in.
1500
1500
Miter Saw – 10 in.
1800
1800
Table Planer – 6 in
1800
1800
Table Saw/Radial
Arm Saw – 10 in.
2000
2000
Air Compressor – 1-1/2 HP
2500
2500
3. Push engine rocker switch to “OFF” position.
4. Turn fuel valve to “OFF” (clockwise) position.
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