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Step 2 – Add Gasoline
WARNING: Gasoline and gas fumes are highly flammable.
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Do not fill tank near an open flame.
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Do not overfill. Always check for fuel spills.
To ensure that the generator runs smoothly use only FRESH, UNLEADED GAS WITH AN OCTANE RATING OF 87
OR HIGHER. To add gasoline:
1.
Make sure the generator is on a level surface.
2.
Unscrew gas cap and set aside (NOTE: the gas cap may be tight and hard to unscrew).
3.
Slowly add unleaded gasoline mix to the fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Please refer to the chart
in figure 4 to find the gas capacity of your generator model. NOTE: Gas can expand. Do not fill the
gas tank to the very top.
4.
Replace fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline with a dry cloth.
IMPORTANT:
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Never use old gasoline.
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Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
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Gas can age in the tank and make it hard to start up the generator in the future.
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Never store generator for extended periods of time with fuel in the tank.
Step 3 - Ground the Generator
WARNING: Failure to properly ground the generator can result in electrocution.
Model number
Gas tank capacity
Figure 4 - Gas Tank Capacity
DS1500
6 L (1.59 US Gallons)
Ground the generator by tightening the grounding nut
against a grounding wire (see figure 5). A generally
acceptable grounding wire is a No. 12 AWG (American
Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire. This grounding wire
should be connected at the other end to a copper or
brass-grounding rod that is driven into the ground/earth.
Grounding codes can vary by location. Please contact a
local electrician to check the grounding regulations for
your area.
Grounding Wire Nut Figure 5 –
Attaching the Grounding Wire to the Generator
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