Zenit GDAW190AC, User Manual

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Manufactured under license of Daewoo International Corporation , Korea
www.daewoopowerproducts.com
USER'S MANUAL / MANUAL DE USUARIO
GDAW 190AC
Gasoline welder with generator / Motosoldadora a Gasolina
Fabricado bajo licencia de
Daewoo International Corporation
, Korea
Thank you for purchasing a generator. We want to help you get the best results from your new
generator and to operate it safely.
This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully.
All information and specifications in this publication is based on the latest productinformation
available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice
and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication
may be reproduced without written permission.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the generator and should remain with it if it
is resold.
Safety Messages
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety messa-
ges in this manual and on generator. Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others; Each safety messa-
ge is preceded by a safety alert symbol
Andone of three words:
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These mean:
You Will be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t
Other important messages are preceded by the word NOTICE.
This word means:
Your generator or other property could be damaged if you
don't follow instructions.
The purpose of these messages is to help prevent damage to your generator, other properly, or the
environmen
1. SAFETY
The generators are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated
according to instructions. Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating
your generator. You can help prevent accidents by being familiar with yourgenerator’s
controls,and by observing safe operating procedures.
Operator Responsibility
- Know how to stop the generator quicklyin case of emergency.
- Understand the use of all generator controls, output receptacles. And connections.
- Be sure that anyone who operates the generator receives proper instruction.Do
not let children operate the generator without parental supervision. Keep children
and pets away from the area of operation.
Place the generatoron a firm, level surface and avoid loose sand or snow.lf the
generator is tilted or overturned, fuel spillage may result. Also. If the generator is
over turned or sinks into a soft surface , sand, dirt, or water may enter thegenerator.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
- Exhaust Contains poisonous carbon monoxide. a colorless and odorless gas
breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.
- If you run the generator in an area that is confined or ever partially enclosed. The air you breathe
could contain a dangerous amount of exhaust gas. To keep exhaust gas from building up ,provide
adequate ventilation.
Electric Shock Hazards
- The generator produces enough electric power to causea serious shock or
electrocution if misused.
- Using a generator electrical appliance in wet conditions, such as rain or snow, or
near a pool or sprinkler system, or when your hands are wet: could result in
electrocution. Keep the generator dry.
- I f the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather, check all electrical components
on the control panel. Before each using. Moisture or ice can cause amalfunction or short circuit in
electrical components which could result inelectrocution.
- Do not connect to a building's electrical system unless an isolation switch hasbeeninstalled by a
qualified electrician.
Fire and Burn Hazards
- The exhaust system getshot enoughto ignite some materials.
— Keep the generator at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from buildings and other equipment during
operation.
— Do not enclose the generator in any structure.
— Keep flammable materials away from the generator.
- The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while afterstopping the
engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot. Let the enginecool before storing the
generator indoors-.
- Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow
flames or sparks where the generator is refueled or where gasoline is stored. Refuel in a well-venti-
lated area with the engine stopped.
- Fuel vapors extremely flammable and may ignite after the engine has started.Make sure that any
spilled fuel ha& been wiped up before starting the generator.
2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
3. CONTROLS
1) Engine Switch
To start and stop the engine.
Switch position:
OFF: To Stop the engine. Key can be removed / inserted.
ON: To run the engine after starting.
START: To start the engine by turning the starter motor.
Return the key to the ON position once the engine has started. Do not use the starter for more than
5 seconds at a time. Ifthe engine fails to start, release the switch and wait 10 seconds before opera-
ting the starter again.
2) Recoil Starter
To start the engine, pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
3) Fuel Valve
The fuel valve is located between the fuel tank and carburetor. When the valve lever is
in the ON position, fuel is allowed to flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor. Be sure to return the
lever to OFF after stopping the engine.