Honda EB12D Owner's Manual page 29

AC Applications
Make sure all appliances are in good working order before connecting
them to the generator. If an appliance begins to operate abnormally,
becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn it off immediately. Disconnect
the appliance, and determine whether the problem is the appliance, or the
rated load capacity of the generator has been exceeded.
m Substantial overloading of the generator will switch off the cir-
cuit breaker. Marginal overloading may not switch off the circuit breaker,
but will shorten the service life of the generator. Be sure that appliances do
not exceed the generator's rated load capacity for more than 30 minutes
and that they never exceed the maximum load capacity.
Most appliance and power tool motors require more than the rated
operating current for start-up. To match appliance power needs to
generator capability, allow enough generator power reserve to accom-
modate motor start-up requirements.
An overload will trip (switch off) the circuit breaker. If this ,happens,
reduce the electrical load on the circuit. Wait a few minutes before reset-
ting the circuit breaker.
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