Operation - RIDGID RD8000 Series Operator's Manual

OPERATION

DANGER:
Carbon Monoxide. Using a generator indoors
WIll KIll YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust
contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a
poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. If you can
smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO.
But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could
be breathing CO.
 Never use a generator inside homes, garages, crawl-
spaces, or other partly enclosed areas. Deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan
or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough
fresh air.
 ONlY use a generator outdoors and far away from open
windows, doors, and vents. These openings can pull in
generator exhaust.
Even when you use a generator correctly, CO may leak into
the home. AlWAYS use a battery-powered or battery-backup
CO alarm in the home.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has
been running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor.
You could have carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER:
Failure to properly ground generator can result
in electrocution, especially if the generator is
equipped with a wheel kit. National Electric Code
requires generator to be properly grounded to an
approved earth ground. Call an electrician for local
grounding requirements.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of
a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this
product. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
APPLICATIONS
This generator is designed to supply electrical power for
operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools,
and motor loads.
BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT
 Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors,
and vents.
 NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and
windows are open.
 Always position the generator on a flat firm surface.
CAUTION:
Attempting to start the engine before it has been
properly filled with lubricant will result in equipment
failure.
RAISING AND LOWERING THE HANDLE
See Figure 11.
 To raise the handle (for moving the generator): pull the
handle up until the handle knob snaps through the locking
hole to secure the handle in place.
 To lower the handle (for storing the generator): remove
the handle lock pin, then pull the release knob out and
lower the handle to the down position.
Never use the handle to lift the generator. The handle should
only be used for transporting the unit.
CHECKING/ADDING LUBRICANT
See Figure 12.
Engine lubricant has a major influence on engine perfor-
mance and service life. For general, all-temperature use,
SAE 10W-30 is recommended. Always use a 4-stroke motor
lubricant that meets or exceeds the requirements for API
service classification SJ.
This engine comes with a feature that will shut off the engine
when a specific oil level is not maintained. The engine will
not restart until an appropriate oil level is reached.
NOTE: Non-detergent or 2-stroke engine lubricants will
damage the engine and should not be used.
 Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.
 Wipe dipstick clean and insert in hole. Do not rethread.
 Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. lubri-
cant level should fall between the hatched areas on the
dipstick.
 If level is low, add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises
to the upper portion of the dipstick.
 Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
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