Ryobi RGN3800A Operator's Manual page 12

FEATURES
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, familiarise yourself with all
operating features and safety rules.
AC CIRCUIT BREAKER
The circuit breaker is provided to protect the generator
against electrical overload and can be used to turn the
generator's electrical power on or off.
AIR FILTER
The air filter helps to limit the amount of dirt and dust drawn
into the unit during operation.
CHOKE LEVER
The choke lever is used when starting the engine.
ENGINE SWITCH
The engine switch is used in combination with the recoil
starter grip to start the generator. It is also used to turn
the generator off.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
Consult the fuel level gauge to determine the amount of
fuel remaining in the generator.
FUEL TANK
25 litres
FUEL VALVE
The flow of fuel through the generator is controlled by the
position of the fuel valve.
COMMON (GROUND) TERMINAL
The ground terminal is used to assist in properly grounding
the generator to help protect against electrical shock.
Consult with a local electrician for grounding requirements
in your area.
OIL DRAINAGE PLUG
See Figure 10
When changing the engine oil, the oil drainage plug is
loosened to allow old oil to be drained.
OIL CAP/DIPSTICK
Remove the oil fill cap to check and add oil to the generator
when necessary.
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RECEPTACLES
Your generator has the following single phase, 50 Hz outlets:
two 230 Volt AC, 15Amp receptacles. These can be used
for operating appropriate appliances, electrical lighting,
tools, and motor loads.
RECOIL STARTER GRIP
The recoil starter grip is used (along with the engine switch)
to start the generator's engine.
DC TERMINALS
The DC terminals may ONLY be used for charging 12 volt
automotive type batteries.
The terminals are coloured red to identify the positive (+)
terminal and black to identify the negative (-) terminal. The
battery must be connected to the generator DC terminals
with the proper polarity ( battery positive to generator red
terminal and battery negative to the generator black terminal).
DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR
The DC circuit protector automatically shuts off the DC
battery charging circuit when the DC charging circuit is
overloaded, when there is a problem with the battery, or
when the connections between the battery and the generator
are improper.
BREATHING VALVE
Regulate the internal pressure of the fuel tank and keep
the fuel running on lines.
ELECTROMAGNET VALVE
This closes the main jet in the carburetor when the On/Off
switch is set to Off. This shuts off fuel supply once the engine
starts running down, minimizing the risk of backfire occurring.
These are also referred to as anti-backfire solenoids.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
Remove one end of the box and carefully slide out the
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generator and any accessories.
NOTE: The generator is heavy. If you must lift the unit
out of the box, get another person to help you and lift
with your legs, not your back.
Inspect the unit carefully to make sure no damage
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occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have
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carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please contact
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your nearest authorised service centre for assistance.
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