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EARTHING OF THE MACHINE
WARNING! Risk of electric shock and electrocution.
WARNING! To prevent electric shock due to defective connected appliances, the
generator must be earthed with a fixed system by means of the provided terminal
(Fig. A pos. 8).
Before carrying out any operation, refer to the “Electrical safety norms” of these instructions.
To set up this system, contact your electrician. Do not attempt to do it yourselves.
Do not connect other appliances to this earth return. Appliances that have an earth cable
must be connected to the machine via the sockets on the electrical board only.
STARTING AND STOPPING OF THE MOTOR (FIG. E)
Make sure that all the parts have been fitted properly, check the solidity of the assembly
and the machine’s stability.
STARTING THE MOTOR
WARNING! Do not connect any appliance to the sockets before starting the gene-
rator. Place the power supply switch on “OFF” (Fig. A Pos. 9).
1. Open the petrol cock, lever in “ON” position
(Fig. E1)
.
2. Move the motor ON/OFF switch to “ON”
(Fig. E2)
.
3. Place the air valve lever in the closed position
(Fig. E3)
.
4. Pull the start handle until there is resistance and then forcefully pull in the direction
of the arrow
(Fig. E4)
.
WARNING! This precaution is necessary to prevent injury due to sudden inversion
of the motor’s rotation direction.
WARNING! Do not release the handle suddenly. Accompany it to its original position.
5. After approximately 30”, place the air valve lever on “OPEN”
(Fig. E5)
.
6. Place the power switch in the “on”
(Fig. E6).
SHUTDOWN OF THE MOTOR IN THE CASE OF LOW MOTOR OIL (where fitted)
WARNING! The motor is equipped with a device for automatic emergency shutdown
of the motor if there is not enough oil. This device prevents serious damage to
the motor. If the device intervenes, check and replenish to the correct level (see
previous chapters).
STOPPING THE MOTOR
1. Move the power supply switch to “OFF”
(Fig. A pos. 9)
and disconnect all of the
plugs from the sockets.
2. Move the motor ON/OFF switch/key to “STOP”
(Fig. A pos. 4)
.
3. Close the petrol cock, lever in “OFF” position
(Fig. E1)
.
USE OF THE GENERATOR
WARNING! Before connecting any electric load, be sure you fully understand the safety
regulations stated above.
WARNING! The load is applied after the motor has been started.
WARNING! The load connected to the generator must never exceed the PRP supplied power
indicated in the technical data.
WARNING! Observe the maximum current indicated on each socket.
WARNING! The alternator has a trip switch to protect against overloads. In the case of an
excessive load, it could intervene to protect the alternator. If the trip switch intervenes, reduce
the applied load and reset.
WARNING! Pay attention to the power factor of your load.
Always calculate the absorption of the load to be applied to the generator beforehand.
Guidelines for the type of load that may be applied to the generator are shown below.
Note: For the generator’s power, refer to the technical data label.
For the powers of the connected appliances, refer to the power consumption indicated on their
technical data labels.
100% of the generator’s PRP
Examples of load:
- Purely resistive loads with cos
ϕ
= 1
- Incandescent luminaries
- Electric heaters with resistance
- Electric geysers
- Clothes irons
65% of the generator’s PRP
Loads with high starting power and power factor near 1.
Examples of load:
- Power tools with universal motors (brush)
- Angle grinders
- Portable jigsaws
- Portable circular saws
- Heat guns
50% of the generator’s PRP
Loads with high starting power and power factor other than 1.
Examples of load:
- Asynchronous motors
- Compressors
- Hoists
- Concrete mixers
- Fluorescent lights
20% of the generator’s PRP
Loads with very high starting power
Examples of load:
- Refrigerators
- Air conditioners
USE OF AN EXTENSION CABLE
Extension cables must be chosen carefully. Refer to the related safety regulations. To
prevent excessive drops in voltage, use cables that are an adequate size for the load.
See the table below.
Diameter
cable(mm
2
)
Length(m)
Current in A
Gener. power
(kW) cos
ϕ
=1
1.5
25
10
2
2.5
40
16
3.3
4
60
28
5
CONNECTING THE LOAD (FIG. E)
1. Connect a suitable plug, coming from the appliance, to the generator’s socket.
2. Place the power switch on “ON”
(Fig. A pos. 9).
WARNING! The load must always be disconnected before turning off the motor.
Disconnecting the load
1. Place the power switch on “OFF”
(Fig. A pos. 9).
2. Remove the plugs from the sockets.
MAINTENANCE (FIG. F)
WARNING! Each operation indicated below must be carried out while the motor
is off, the power switch is on “STOP” (Fig. A pos. 9) and the load’s plug is di-
sconnected.
WARNING! If in doubt, contact an authorised assistance centre.
WARNING! Contact an authorised assistance centre for any operations not included
below.
Cleaning after every use
Take care of your machine and clean it regularly to ensure that it remains perfectly
efficient and has a long lifetime.
Clean the machine using a soft brush or cloth.
Do not spray or soak the machine with water.
Do not use inflammable substances, detergents or solvents as these may damage the
machine beyond repair. The plastic parts are prone to damage by chemical agents.
Replacing the motor oil
Check the oil level before each start and top up if necessary.
Replace the oil after the first month or after the first 20 hours of use. Then replace it
every 6 months or after every 80 hours of use.
See the previous chapters.
Spark plug
Check it after every 50 hours of use, and replace it if necessary.
See the technical data in reference to the spark plug type.
1. Remove the pipette and unscrew the spark plug using the relative spanner.
2. Examine the spark plug and remove any carbon residue with a metal brush. Replace
the spark plug if the electrode is excessively worn or the insulation is damaged.
3. Measure the distance between the electrodes: it should be between 0.7 and 0.8
mm
(Fig. F1)
.
4. Screw the spark plug back in by hand.
5. Secure a used spark plug with around ¼ turn of the spanner, and a new one with
around ½ turn of the spanner.
Air filter
Clean it after every 50 hours of use, and replace it if necessary.
If used in dusty environments, clean more frequently.
1. Open the cover of the filter box
(Fig. A pos. 14)
.
2. Remove the sponge.
3. Wash it with soap and water and rinse completely.
4. Leave it to dry.
5. Immerse the sponge in clean motor oil.
6. Squeeze it to remove excess oil. If there is too much oil left in the sponge, the
motor could smoke.
7. Place the cover of the box and the relative seal back into position.
Fuel pipes
Periodically make sure that there are no craps in the fuel pipe and that the joints are solid.
Make sure that there are no fuel leaks.
Replace if necessary; go to an authorized service center.
Petrol cock and fuel filters
Clean every 6 months or 100 hours of use.
1. Close the petrol cock
(Fig. A pos. 15 and Fig. E1)
.
2. Using a spanner, unscrew the cup on the lower part of the petrol cock.
3. Clean the cup using a non-flammable solvent.
4. Reassemble the cup, taking care with the seal. Replace if damaged.
5. Try to open the cock
(Fig. E pos. 1)
to check that there are no leaks.
Parts inside the motor, muffler, valves, combustion chamber, etc.
Every 300 hours of use, have these parts checked at an authorised assistance centre.
