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Draper 98683 Manual

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PETROL
INVERTER
GENERATOR
98683
These instructions accompanying the product are the original instructions. This document is part of the product, keep
it for the life of the product passing it on to any subsequent holder of the product. Read all these instructions before
assembling, operating or maintaining this product.
This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been designed,
and contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use. By following all the general safety
instructions contained in this manual, it will ensure both product and operator safety, together with longer life of the
product itself.
All photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the
product.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this manual, the Draper Tools
policy of continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning.

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  • Page 1 All photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the product.

  • Page 2: Title Page

    Commercial copying, redistribution, hiring or lending is prohibited. No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any other form or means without written permission from Draper Tools Limited. In all cases this copyright notice must remain intact.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE ADDING ENGINE OIL ....13 INTRODUCTION: ......2 ADDING FUEL ......14 REVISIONS: ......... 2 10. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNDERSTANDING THIS 10.1 PRE-OPERATIONAL MANUALS SAFETY CONTENT: .. 2 CHECKLIST ........ 15 COPYRIGHT © NOTICE: ..... 2 10.2 STARTING THE GENERATOR ..

  • Page 4: Warranty

    This warranty applies in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied and variations of its terms are not authorised. Your Draper warranty is not effective unless you can produce upon request a dated receipt or invoice to verify your proof of purchase within the warranty period.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    SCOPE This manual is intended to give an overview of the functioning and controls of the machine to aid in its safe use. SPECIFICATION Stock No........................... 98683 Part No..........................PG4000 Engine type ....................... Four cycle OHV Displacement ..........................212cc Rated power ..........................3800W...
  • Page 6 2. Drain the fuel, storage procedure below. A. Unscrew the fuel tank cap, remove the filter screen and empty the fuel tank into an approved petrol container using a commercially available hand siphon (Draper Stock No.43650), re-install the filter screen and fuel tank cap.

  • Page 7: Health And Safety Information

    HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOL USE When using any type of power tool there are steps that should be taken to make sure that you, as the user, remain safe. Common sense and a respect for the tool will help reduce the risk of injury. Read the instruction manual fully.

  • Page 8: Additional Safety Instructions For Generator Use

    HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION before making any adjustments, carrying out maintenance operations or just finishing using the tool. Remove and check setting tools. Some machinery requires the use of additional tools or keys to set, load or adjust the power tool. Before starting the power tool always check to make certain they have been removed and are safely away from the machine.

  • Page 9: Residual Risk

    HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION Warning! Fire and burn hazards – The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials. – Keep the generator at least 3 feet (1 metre) away from buildings and other equipment during operation. – Do not enclose the generator in any structure. –...

  • Page 10: Technical Description

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IDENTIFICATION – MAIN FEATURES (13) (10) (14) (12) (11) (1) 230V AC socket outlets. (6) Transport handles. (11) Oil drain plug. (2) Support feet. (7) Radiator plate (12) Spark plug cable. (3) Air filter. (8) Fuel level Indicator (14) Fuel cock.

  • Page 11: Identification - Switch Panel

    Lay the contents out and check them against the parts shown below. If any part is damaged or missing, please contact the Draper Help Line (the telephone number appears on the Title page) and do not attempt to use the product.

  • Page 12: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE TRANSPORT WHEELS – FIG.1 (13.1) Note: The wheels are not intended for on-road use. − Slide the wheel axle (13.2) through the holes in the wheel brackets (13.1) mounted on the frame. (13.2) − Use the supplied fixings in conjunction with the appropriate sized supplied spanner (23) –...

  • Page 13: Preparing The Generator

    PREPARING THE GENERATOR CONNECTING TO EARTH – FIG.5 The generator must be earthed to discharge static electricity. Attach a cable to the connection (16) on the faceplate, the other end to external earth (for example an earth rod which can be purchased at your local camping supplier).

  • Page 14: Adding Fuel

    PREPARING THE GENERATOR ADDING FUEL – FIG.5 − Remove fuel cap (9) fill with unleaded petrol (RON95), do not over fill, allow room for fuel expand when it heats up. Replace cap. − Never use stale or contaminated petrol or an oil/petrol mixture.

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    10. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10.1 PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST Before starting the generator: − You MUST fill up with engine oil and fuel before you can start the engine. (14) − Check the fuel level and top it up if necessary. − Make sure that the generator has sufficient ventilation.

  • Page 16: Stopping The Generator

    10. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10.3 STOPPING THE GENERATOR – FIGS.12 – 13 To stop the engine in an emergency, switch the engine on/off switch to off. (15) Under normal operating conditions, use the procedure detailed below to stop the generator:- − Unplug any appliances and/or charging batteries from the generator, if the generator has been working hard allow it to idle for a short time.

  • Page 17: Dc Power

    10. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When powering sensitive electronics it is advisable to only power a single appliance at a time. Note: Substantial overloading will switch off the (18) engine. Exceeding the limits for maximum power operation or slightly overloading the generator may (19) not switch off the generator but will shorten the (20)

  • Page 18: The Importance Of

    Remember that your servicing dealer knows your generator best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, genuine Draper parts for repair or replacement.

  • Page 19: Air Cleaner Service

    Caution! Operating the engine without an air filter or with a damaged air filter will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This type of damage is not covered by the Draper warranty. FIG. − Remove the air filter housing cover (3.1) by firstly pulling away the retaining clips (3.2).

  • Page 20: Checking Oil Level

    11. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 11.5 CHECKING OIL LEVEL & CHANGING OIL – FIG.18 (11) − Place the generator on a slightly inclined surface so that the dip stick is at proper position. − Screw off the oil filler plug and wipe away any oil on the dip stick.

  • Page 21: Disposal

    12. DISPOSAL 12.1 DISPOSAL – At the end of the machine’s working life, or when it can no longer be repaired, ensure that it is disposed of according to national regulations. – Contact your local authority for details of collection schemes in your area. In all circumstances: •...

  • Page 22: Explanation Of Symbols

    13. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 13.1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Read the instruction manual. Keep your distance. Wear ear defenders. Must be earthed. WEEE – Do not abandon into the Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment. environment. Do not dispose of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment in with domestic rubbish.
  • Page 23 NOTES – 23 –...
  • Page 24 ©Published by Draper Tools Limited. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission in writing from Draper Tools Ltd.

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