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Porter-Cable CH350CS Instruction Manual

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H450CS
To learn more about Porter-Cable
visit our website at:
http://www.porter-cable.com
PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS
Copyright © 2000 PORTER-CABLE Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21
FRANÇAISE: PAGE 41
Generators
CH350CS
Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment
carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting
operations.
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the frame. Record
these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference.
Model No.
Type
Serial No.
H650CS
IMPORTANT
Part No. D21269-007-0

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  • Page 1 Instruction manual H450CS To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS Copyright © 2000 PORTER-CABLE Corporation ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21 FRANÇAISE: PAGE 41 Generators CH350CS IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations.

  • Page 2: Specification

    This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This warning is given in compliance with California Proposition 65, as detectable amounts of chemicals subject to proposition 65 may be contained in this product. SPECIFICATION H450CS CH350CS 4500/5500 3500/4375 120/240 120/240 37.5/18.8A...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    2 YEARS – Limited warranty on electric generator alternators and 1 year limited warranty on all other parts. 90 Days – Service parts Engine warranties are the responsibility of the engine manufacturer. Warranties of merchandise sold by Porter-Cable which has been manufactured by and identified as the product of another company are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product.

  • Page 4: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and un- derstand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE- VENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this informa- tion, we use symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay at- tention to these sections.
  • Page 5 READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont’d) HAZARD Operation of generator in rain, wet, icy, or flooded conditions. Use of worn, damaged, undersized or ungrounded extension cords. Placing generator on or against highly conductive surface, such as a steel walkway or metal roof.

  • Page 6: Risk Of Fire

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. HAZARD Attempting to fill the fuel tank while the engine is running. Sparks, fire, hot objects Improper storage of fuel Inadequate ventilation for generator Tampering with factory set engine speed settings. Overfilling the fuel tank –...

  • Page 7: Risk Of Breathing - Inhalation Hazard

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. Risk of Injury and Property Damage When HAZARD Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces RISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION HAZARD HAZARD Gasoline engines produce toxic car- bon monoxide exhaust fumes. Transporting Generator WHAT COULD HAPPEN Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could...

  • Page 8: Risk Of Unsafe Operation

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION HAZARD Operation of generator in careless manner. Operation of voltage sensitive appli- ances without a voltage surge pro- tector. Operating generator while suspended WHAT COULD HAPPEN All sources of energy include the poten- tial for injury.

  • Page 9: Risk Of Hot Surfaces

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. HAZARD Contact with hot engine and genera- tor components. HAZARD Contact with moving parts can result in serious injury. HAZARD Lifting a very heavy object. RISK OF HOT SURFACES WHAT COULD HAPPEN Contact with hot surfaces, such as en- gines exhaust components, could result in serious burns.

  • Page 10: Grounding The Generator

    Read this manual. Do not attempt to operate equipment until you have read this Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instruc- tions. NOTE: This manual is a general manual. Informa- tion in this manual may or may not pertain to your model.

  • Page 11: Operation

    KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this General Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator. Compare the illustration in your parts manual with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location and use of various controls. Save all manuals for future references. IMPORTANT: Exceeding the rated capacity of your generator can result in serious damage to your genera- tor and connected electrical devices.

  • Page 12: Before Start-Up

    BEFORE START UP This generator has been shipped from the factory without oil in the crankcase. Operat- ing the unit without oil can damage the engine. Always check engine oil level before every start. Running engine low of oil or out of oil could result in serious damage to the engine.

  • Page 13: To Start The Engine

    Overloading the generator will cause power fluctuations and can damage equipment and appliances. Porter-Cable Corporation will only be respon- sible for damage to customer's equipment when the generator is determined to be defective. This determination will only be made by an authorized representative of Porter-Cable Corporation and this decision will be final.

  • Page 14: General Recommendations

    CONNECTING PROCEDURE FOR RAISING OR SUSPENDING GENERATORS (H650CS) Failure to properly connect lifting cables, chains, or straps can cause property damage, serious injury or death, and void the manufacturer's warranty. Always use cables, chains, or straps rated at 2000 lbs. working load or more to raise or suspend gen- erator.

  • Page 15: Generator Maintenance

    To test: 1. Depress the TEST button. The RESET button should extend. If the RESET button does not extend, notify a Porter-Cable Authorized Service Center. 2. To restore power, depress the RESET button firmly into the GFCI unit until an audible click is heard. If reset properly, the RESET button is flush with the surface of the test button.

  • Page 16: Wattage Calculations

    WATTAGE CALCULATIONS NOTE: On 120-volt loads the maximum starting wattage should NOT exceed one half of the rated generator wattage. Example: a 5000 rated wattage generator = 2500 maximum starting wattage. DETERMINING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS Before operating this generator list all of the appliances and/or tools that are going to operate at the same time. (Then determine the starting wattage requirements and the running wattage requirements by following example and/or refer to wattage calculator on page 16.) 1.
  • Page 17 WATTAGE CALCULATIONS STARTING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS 1. Some appliances and tools will list on the motor name plate the starting and running voltage and amperage requirements. Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to wattage: Volts X Amp = Watts 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts Application Guide To select the right generator for your needs, total the wattage...
  • Page 18 WATTAGE CALCULATIONS HOUSEHOLD WATTAGE CALCULATOR DEVICES WITH HIGH STARTING (INDUCTIVE)LOADS RUN WATTS TIMES (X) START FACTOR 2400 1000 1000 CAUTION !! DO NOT CONNECT VOLTAGE SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (TV SET, COMPUTER, ETC.) DIRECTLY TO YOUR GENERATOR. IF YOU USE THE GENERATOR TO POWER SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT YOU MUST USE A U.L.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Engine will not start No electrical output Repeated circuit breaker tripping Generator overheating No auto idle DC does not have power with the circuit breaker depressed CAUSE 1. Low on fuel or oil. 2. Ignition switch in "Off" position. 3.
  • Page 20 If the generator is operating equipment that is drawing half of the rated watts it is considered 50% load. Using all of the rated watts is considered 100% load. ALWAYS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT Porter-Cable Corporation 4825 Highway 45 North P.O. Box 2468...

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