Operation - RIDGID RD6800 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

Maintenance Warning System
At every 100 hours of use, the GenSmart
will display a message informing the operator to service the
engine's air filter, spark plug, and engine oil. To reset this
message, push and hold the reset button located underneath
the GenSmart display for 5 seconds.
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Reading the GenSmart
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At startup, the unit will display a message instructing the
operator to read and understand the operator's manual
before using this product.
While the generator is running, the panel will display a
power bar, load percentage, and total hours the unit has
been operated.
At every 100 hours of use, a message will scroll across the
display telling the operator to service the air filter, engine oil
and spark plugs, and to push and hold the reset button for
5 seconds to reset the display.
NOTE: Be careful to only press and hold the reset button
when you want the maintenance panel to be reset.
OPERATING THE GENERATOR USING THE
WALL-MOUNTED REMOVABLE CONTROL
PANEL
See Figure 16.
If the panel has been installed in a remote location:
 Turn off the generator.
 Connect the generator to the removable control panel
using the twist-lock plug and the 12 Volt DC engine control
connector on the provided control panel cord.
 ONLY use a generator outdoors and far away from open
windows, doors, and vents. These openings can pull in
generator exhaust.
 Connect up to two additional 25 ft. control panel cords
to the provided 25 ft. control panel cord. The total length
of all connected cords should not exceed 75 ft. or
three (3) RDEC25 control panel cords.
 Connect the control panel cord to the generator.
 Start the engine as described in Starting the Engine.
 Add devices to the generator and monitor the load of
each added device using the GenSmart
MOVING THE GENERATOR
See Figures 17 - 18.
 Turn the engine off ( O ). Disconnect any equipment that
is plugged into the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Allow 30 minutes of "cool down" time before storing the
machine.
 For security, insert the handle lock pin to secure the
handle before moving.
NOTE: To help keep the handle lock pin securely in the
monitoring system
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Monitoring System
display panel.
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hole, push the joined area of the lanyard toward the inside
of the generator frame.
 With your foot on the rear of the frame, tilt the machine
toward you until it balances on the wheels, then roll the
machine to the desired location.
LIFTING THE GENERATOR
See Figure 19.
 Fold the handle to the down position. Never lift or carry
this product using the handle.
NOTE: This tool is heavy and requires several people to lift.
To avoid back injury, keep your knees bent and lift with your
legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
STARTING THE ENGINE
See Figure 20.
NOTE: If location of generator is not level, the unit may not
start or may shut down during operation.
 Unplug all loads from the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
 Move the choke lever right to the START position.
NOTE: If engine is warm or the temperature is above
50˚F, move the choke lever left to the RUN position.
 Pull the recoil starting grip until the engine runs (a maxi-
mum of 6 times).
NOTE: Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting;
return it gently to its original place.
 Allow the engine to run for 30 seconds, then move the
choke lever left to the RUN position.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See Figure 21.
To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:
 Remove any load from the generator.
 To turn the engine off, press and hold the OFF switch until
the engine stops.
NOTE: The generator has two off switches: one on the
removable control panel, and one on the stationary control
panel.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
NOTE: If it is necessary to shut the engine off immediately,
either off switch may be used if the removable control panel is
connected to the unit. The off switch on the stationary control
panel can be used as the primary engine OFF switch.
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