RIDGID RD906812 Series Operator's Manual page 15

ELECTRICAL
Example:
Tool or Appliance
Quartz Work Light
(1000 Watt)
Reciprocating Saw
Drill (1/2 inch,
5.4 amps)
Circular Saw (Heavy
Duty, 7-1/4 in.)
Demolition hammer
4560 Total
Running Watts
Highest Starting Watts
Total Starting Watts Needed
POWER MANAGEMENT
To prolong the life of the generator and attached devices,
it is important to take care when adding electrical loads to
the generator. There should be nothing connected to the
generator outlets before starting its engine. The correct and
safe way to manage generator power is to 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 you have.
3. Permit the generator output to stabilize (engine runs
smoothly and attached device operates properly).
4. Plug in and turn on the next load.
5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load.
Never add more loads than the generator capacity. Take
special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity
as previously described.
Running Additional
Watts* Starting Watts*
1000 0
960 960
600 900
1400 2300
600 1200
2300 Highest
Starting Watts
Total Running Watts
+ 2300
CAUTION:
Do not overload the generator's capacity. Exceeding
the generator's wattage/amperage capacity can
damage the generator and/or electrical devices
connected to it.
Tool or Appliance
DIY/Job Site
Quartz Halogen Work Light
Airless Sprayer − 1/3 HP
4560
Reciprocating Saw
Electric Drill − 1/2 HP
6860
Circular Saw − 7-1/4 in.
Miter Saw − 10 in.
Planer/Jointer − 6 in.
Table Saw/Radial Arm Saw −
10 in.
Air Compressor − 1 HP
*Wattages listed are approximate. Check tool or equipment for actual wattage.
9 — English
Estimated* Estimated*
Running Additional
Watts Starting Watts
1000 0
600 +1200
960 +960
600 +900
1400 +2300
1800 +1800
1800 +1800
2000 +2000
1600 +4500