Manual Start; Generator Shut Down; Low Oil Level Shutdown System; Charging The Battery (Electric Start Units Only) - DeWalt DXGNR 5700 Instruction Manual

Manual Start

The generator is equipped with a manual recoil starter
which may be used if the battery is discharged.
The switch must be in the Run position.
NOTICE:
Use one of the generator's receptacle
outlets along with the included battery charger to charge
the battery while the generator is running.
To start manually:
Firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until
1.
increased resistance is felt.
Pull rapidly up and away to start engine.
2.
Follow the same choke sequence.
3.
If engine fires, but does not continue to
NOTICE:
run, move choke lever to Full Choke and
repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator or individual
panel receptacles. These outlets are overload protected
with push-to-reset circuit breakers. If amperage rating of
any circuit breaker is exceeded, that breaker opens and
electrical output to that receptacle is lost. Read
Generator Limits carefully.

Generator Shut Down

Equipment and property damage. Dis-
CAUTION
connect electrical loads prior to start-
ing or stopping unit. Failure to do so could result in
equipment and property damage.
Shut off all loads and unplug electrical loads from generator
1.
panel receptacles.
Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize
2.
internal temperatures of engine and generator.
Move Run/Stop switch to Stop.
3.
Close fuel valve.
4.
Under normal conditions, close fuel
NOTICE:
valve and allow generator to run carbure-
tor bowl out of fuel. For emergencies, switch to Stop.

Low Oil Level Shutdown System

The engine is equipped with a low oil level sensor that
shuts down the engine automatically when the oil level
drops below a specified level. The engine will not run
until the oil has been filled to the proper level.
If the engine shuts down and there is sufficient fuel,
check engine oil level.
Charging the Battery (electric start units
only)
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive
WARNING
gases while charging. Keep fire and
spark away. Wear protective gear when working with bat-
teries. Failure to do so could cause death or serious
injury.
Risk of burns. Batteries contain sulfu-
WARNING
ric acid and can cause severe chemi-
cal burns. Wear protective gear when working with
batteries. Failure to do so could cause death or serious
injury.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
NOTICE:
lose some of its charge when not in use for prolonged
periods of time. If the battery is unable to crank the
engine, plug in the 12V charger included in the accessory
box. RUNNING THE GENERATOR DOES NOT
CHARGE THE BATTERY.
Use battery charger plug to keep the battery charged and
ready for use. Battery charging should be done in a dry
location.
Plug charger into Battery Charger Input jack, located on the
1.
control panel. Plug wall receptacle end of battery charger
into 120 Volt AC wall outlet.
Unplug battery charger from wall outlet and control panel
2.
jack when generator is to be in use.
NOTICE:
Know
The battery shipped with the generator
has been fully charged. A battery may
Do not use the battery charger for more
than 48 hours at one charge.
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