Wattage Reference Guide; Overloading - Craftsman 580.327140 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
DON'T OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR
Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage
capacity can result in damage to generator and to con-
nected electrical devices. Observe the following, to pre-
vent overloading the unit:
• Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be
connected at one time. This total should NOT be
greater than the generator's wattage capacity.
• The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light
bulbs. The rated wattage of tools, appliances and
motors can usual!y be found on a data plate or decal
affixed to the device.
• If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage,
mulitply !20 volts Umas ampere rating to detarmnne
watts (volts x amps = watts).
Some electric motors, such as induction types, require
about two-and-a-half times more watts of power for
s_rtin_ than for running. This surge of power lasts for
omy a few seconds when starting such motors. Be sure
you allow ;or this high starting wattage when selecting
electrical devices to connect to your generator. First
figure the watts needed to start largest motor. Add to
that figure running watts of all other connected loads.
The GUIDE below is provided to assist you in deter-
mining how many items your generator can operate at
one time.
WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE
RUNNING
WA'I-rS
*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) .................................... 1700
Battery Charger (20 amp) .......................................... 500
Belt Sander (3") ......................................................... 1000
Chain Saw ................................................................. 1200
Cimular Saw (6-12/') ..................................... 800 to 1000
Coffee Maker ............................................................. 1000
"Compressor (1 HP) .................................................. 2000
*Compressor (3/4 HP) ............................................... 1800
*Compressor (1/2 HP) ............................................... 1400
Curling Iron ................. ................................................ 700
"Deep Freeze ............................................................. 500
Disc Sander (9") ........................................................ 1200
Edge Trimmer ............................................................. 500
Electric Nail Gun ....................................................... 1200
Electric Range (one element) .................................... 1500
Electdc Skillet. .......................................................... 1250
*Furnace Fan (1/3 HP) .............................................. 1200
Hair Dryer .................................................................. 1200
Hand Drill (1") ............................................................ 1100
Hand Drill (1/2') ............................................ 750 to 1000
Hand Drill (3/8") .......................................................... 500
Hand Ddll (1/4') ........................................................... 250
Hedge Trimmer .......................................................... 450
RUNNING
WATTS
Impact Wrench ........................................................... 500
*Jet Pump ................................................................... 800
Lawn Mower .............................................................. 1200
Microwave Oven ......................................................... 700
*Milk Cooler ............................................................... 1100
Oil Burner on Fumaca ................................................ 300
Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu) ........................ 400
Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu) .......................... 225
Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu) .......................... 150
*Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP) ................................. 600
Paint Sprayer, Aidess (handhelu) ............................... 150
Radio ................................................................ 50 to 200
"Refrigerator ............................................................... 600
Slow Cooker ............................................................... 200
*Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP) ................................. 2800
*Submersible Pump (1 HP) ....................................... 2000
*Submersible Pump (1/2 HP) .................................... 1500
Sump Pump ................................................................ 600
*Table Saw (10") ......................................... 1750 to 2000
Television ........................................................ .200 to 500
Weed Trimmer ............................................................ 500
* Allow 2-1/2 times the listed watts for starting these
devices.
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