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Model
DTE325
Allparts Equipment Inc 1-877-475-5660
www.allpartsinc.com
To learn more about Porter-Cable
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PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS
Copyright © 2000 PORTER-CABLE Corporation
IMPORTANT
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.
Generator
Part No. D21678-014-1
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- Page 1 Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations. To learn more about Porter-Cable The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the frame. Record visit our website at: these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference.
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Page 2: Specification
SPECIFICATION MODEL DTE325 HORSE POWER RATED/SURGE WATTS 3250/4000 VOLTAGE AMPERAGE 25.0A PHASE SINGLE HERTZ 60 Hz ENGINE SPEED 3600 RPM MAX. AMBIENT TEMP. 104° F FUEL CAPACITY .87 GALLON RUN TIME @ 50%/100% 2.5/1.6 HRS • This product is not equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the product will be used around flammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. -
Page 3: Warranty
WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that each new electric generator and service part is free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective product or part as follows from the original date of purchase. -
Page 4: Risk Of Electrocution And Fire
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and un- Information for preventing damage to URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZ- derstand. This information relates to ARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE- equipment. - Page 5 READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont’d) HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Operation of generator in rain, Water is an excellent conductor of Operate generator in a clean, dry, wet, icy, or flooded conditions.
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Page 6: Risk Of Fire
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF FIRE HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Attempting to fill the fuel tank while Gasoline and gasoline vapors can Turn engine off and allow it to cool the engine is running. -
Page 7: Risk Of Breathing - Inhalation Hazard
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. Risk of Injury and Property Damage When Transporting Generator WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD If generator is equipped with a fuel Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could shut-off valve, turn the valve to the Surfaces result in fire or breathing hazard, seri-... - Page 8 READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD Operation of generator in careless All sources of energy include the poten- • Review and understand all of manner.
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Page 9: Risk Of Hot Surfaces
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF HOT SURFACES HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Contact with hot engine and genera- Contact with hot surfaces, such as en- During operation, touch only the con- tor components. -
Page 10: Grounding The Generator
ASSEMBLY OBTAINING ELECTRICITY FROM THE GENERATOR Read this manual. Do not attempt to operate There are basically 2 ways to obtain electricity from a equipment until you have read this Manual for generator: Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instruc- 1. Use of extension cords directly from the generator tions. -
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this General Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator. Compare the illustration Never fill fuel tank completely. Fill tank to 1/2" in your parts manual with your generator to familiarize below the bottom of the filler neck to provide yourself with the location of various controls and space for fuel expansion. -
Page 12: To Start The Engine
Cable Corporation and this decision will be final. generator to stabilize. Porter-Cable Corporation reserves the right to inspect the electrical connections at the customer's site of operation and test the generator for proper operation before any determination of liability is made. -
Page 13: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE Before each Every 25 Every 50 Every 100 Hours of Every Hours of Every Hours of Every Season Season Season MAINTENANCE TASK Check oil level See Note 2 See Note 1 Change oil Clean Air Filter Assembly Check Spark Plug Prepare Unit for Storage Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more than 30 days. -
Page 14: Wattage Calculations
WATTAGE CALCULATIONS IMPORTANT Never exceed the rated capacity of your generator. Serious damage to the generator or appliance could result from an overload. 1. Starting and running wattage requirements should always be calculated when matching a generators wattage capacity to the appliance or tool. 2. - Page 15 WATTAGE CALCULATIONS 2. To determine the approximate starting wattage STARTING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS requirement for most appliances and tools with 1. Some appliances and tools will list on the motor name inductive type motors, multiply the wattage that was plate the starting and running voltage and amperage calculated by 2 to 4 times to assure adequate requirements.
- Page 16 WATTAGE CALCULATIONS HOUSEHOLD WATTAGE CALCULATOR DEVICES WITH HIGH STARTING (INDUCTIVE)LOADS APPLIANCE OR TYPICAL DEVICE LOAD DEVICE* WATTAGE** RUN WATTS TIMES (X) START FACTOR TOTAL REFRIGERATOR/ 2400 FREEZER 1800 SMALL REFRIGERATOR 2400 AIR COND.(ROOM) 7200 1000 2000 SUMP PUMP 1/2 HP 2400 FURNACE FAN 1/3 HP 1000...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not start 1. Low on fuel or oil. 1. Add fuel or oil. 2. Ignition switch in "Off" position. 2. Turn to "ON" position 3. Faulty spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug. 4. Choke in wrong position. 4. - Page 18 NOTES 18 — ENG...
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- 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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