Features - RIDGID RD8000 Series Operator's Manual

ELECTRICAL
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.

FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Engine Type .......................................... Subaru, EX40 OHC
Bore x Stroke ............................................. 89 mm x 65 mm
Cooling System ...................................................Forced Air
Compression Ratio ...................................................... 8:1:1
Starting System ......................................... Recoil & Electric
Ignition System ........................................................... T.M.I.
Spark Plug .......................................................NGK BR6HS
Engine Lubricant Volume...........................................1.2 qt.
Fuel Volume ................................................................ 8 gal.
KNOW yOUR GENERATOR
See Figure 3.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the product and in this operator's manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
AC CIRCUIT BREAKER
The circuit breaker is provided to protect the generator
against electrical overload. The circuit breaker may be reset
by pressing the circuit breaker reset button.
AIR FILTER
The air filter helps to limit the amount of dirt and dust drawn
into the unit during operation.
Tool or Appliance
DIy/Job Site
Quartz Halogen Work Light
Airless Sprayer − 1/3 HP
Reciprocating Saw
Electric Drill − 1/2 HP
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.
GENERATOR
Rated Voltage .....................................................120V/240V
Rated Amps .................................................. 66.7 A / 33.3A
Rated Output ..........................................................8,000 W
Maximum Output..................................................10,000 W
Rated Frequency ........................................................60 Hz
DIMENSIONS
Length ....................................................................... 31 in.
Width .......................................................................... 30 in.
Height ......................................................................... 27 in.
Weight .................................................................... 256 lbs.
CHOKE LEVER
The choke lever is used when starting the engine.
ENGINE SWITCH WITH SWITCH KEy
The engine switch is used in combination with the recoil
starter grip to start the generator. To turn the engine off, turn
the engine switch key to "OFF".
CONTROL PANEL CORD
The 25-ft. control panel cord (Model # RDEC25) has a
120/240 Volt, 20 Amp twist lock plug and a 12 Volt DC engine
control connector on each end. When using this cord with
the removable control panel, appropriate equipment can be
powered through the 2 x 120 Volt duplex GFCI outlets on
the removable control panel.
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