Homelite HGN1200B Operator's Manual
Homelite HGN1200B Operator's Manual

Homelite HGN1200B Operator's Manual

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HGN1200B
PORTABLE GENERATOR SET
OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 HGN1200B PORTABLE GENERATOR SET OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 carBUretor drain screw Fig. 1 Fig. 2 FUel cap circUit Breaker FUel tank cHoke leVer air Filter recoil oil cap/ dipstick Fig. 3 starter grip FUel cap FUel tank oil cap/ oil cap/ dipstick dipstick oil Fill Hole Fig. 4 Fig.
  • Page 3 recoil starter grip Fig. 6 cHoke leVer cHoke leVer to start to start (cHoke closed) (cHoke closed) to rUn (cHoke open) FUel ValVe Fig. 7 Fig. 8 latcHes latcHes air Filter Fig. 9...
  • Page 4 oil cap/ dipstick Fig. 10 spark plUg FUel ValVe Filter o-ring sediment spark plUg Fig. 11 Fig. 12 FUel FUel line ValVe BarB Fig. 13...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    English INTRODUCTION Do not operate the generator when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. This product has many features for making its use Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts more pleasant and enjoyable.
  • Page 6: Specific Safety Rules

    English SPECIfIC SAfETy RULES Do not smoke when filling the generator with unleaded fuel. WARNING: Allow the engine to remain in a shut-down condition When this generator is used to supply a for at least five minutes before adding unleaded fuel building wiring system: the generator must or oil.
  • Page 7 English SymBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SymBOL NAmE DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
  • Page 8 English SymBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SymBOL SIGNAL mEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result DANGER: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result WARNING: in death or serious injury.
  • Page 9: Safety Labels

    English SymBOLS SAfETy LABELS HOT SURfACE WARNING The information below can be found on the generator. Do not touch the muffler or aluminum cylinder of the For your safety, please study and understand all of the engine. They are very HOT and will cause severe burns. labels before starting the generator.
  • Page 10: Generator Capacity

    English Never add more loads than the generator capacity. Take ELECTRICAL special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity as previously described. GENERATOR CAPACITy CAUTION: Do not overload the generator’s capacity. Exceeding the Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can damage the (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
  • Page 11 English fEATURES model HGN1200B AC Output AC Frequency (Hz) AC Output voltage (V) Rated AC Output (W) Rated Current (A) Circuit Breaker (A) Power Factor DC Output Volts Amps Engine Engine Number UP154 Engine Type 4-Stroke; air-cooled OHV; Gasoline Bore x Stroke...
  • Page 12 English fEATURES RECEPTACLES Your generator has the following single phase, 50 Hz outlets: one 230 Volt AC, 16 Amp receptacle. These can be used KNOW yOUR GENERATOR for operating appropriate appliances, electrical lighting, See Figure 3. tools, and motor loads. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual RECOIL STARTER GRIP...
  • Page 13: Operation

    English WARNING: WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not Do not use any attachments or accessories not operate this product until the parts are replaced. recommended by the manufacturer of this Failure to heed this warning could result in product.
  • Page 14: Starting The Engine

    English USING fUEL STABILISER Connecting the battery cables: Before connecting the battery charging cables to Fuel gets old, oxidizes, and breaks down over time. Adding a battery that is installed in a vehicle, disconnect a fuel stabiliser extends the usable life of fuel and helps the vehicle ground battery cable from the battery prevent deposits from forming that can clog the fuel system.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    English STOPPING THE ENGINE CHANGING ENGINE OIL See Figures 6- 7. See Figure 10. To stop the engine under normal operating conditions: Remove the oil cap/dipstick. Place a container underneath the oil drainage bolt to Remove any load from the generator. collect used oil as it drains.
  • Page 16 English TRANSPORTING to 1/4 turn for proper washer compression. NOTE: An improperly tightened spark plug will Turn engine switch OFF ( O ). become very hot and could damage the engine. Close the fuel valve. Make sure engine and exhaust of unit is cool. CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND mUffLER Keep unit level to prevent fuel spillage.
  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    English mAINTENANCE STORAGE When preparing the generator for storage, follow the guidelines below. STORAGE TImE PRIOR TO STORING No special preparation is required. Less than 1 month Empty fuel from fuel tank. 1 to 2 months Empty fuel from fuel tank. 2 months to 1 year Drain fuel from carburetor.
  • Page 18 English mAINTENANCE PROBLEm POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start. Engine switch is OFF. Turn engine switch to ON. No fuel. Fill fuel tank. Oil level is low. Check engine oil level and fill, if necessary. Turn fuel valve ON. Fuel valve is OFF.
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  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    Homelite dealer to determine if another warranty applies. Technical documents are kept by Homelite Far East Co., Ltd. 24/F, 388 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, N.T., Hong Kong. Declared in 09/2008 by Homelite Far East Co., Ltd.
  • Page 21 Tel : + 852 2402 6888 Fax: (+45) 43 56 55 56 Machine: Portable Generator Set Type: HGN1200B Name of company: Homelite Far East Co., Ltd. Name / title: Sven Eschrich Address: 24/F, CDW Building, Director of Engineering 388 Castle Peak Road, Signature: Tsuen Wan Hong Kong.

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