Harbor Freight Tools PREDATOR Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 16

Connecting 120 V aC Loads to the Generator
Calculate power Draw:
Power draw can be calculated by multiplying volts and amps. The resulting number is wattage.
• Never exceed the running wattage for the Generator or any outlet amperage rating.
• Refer to appliance/tool owner's manuals to determine the wattage of electrical load devices.
• Long power cords and extension cords draw additional power. Keep cord length at a minimum.
Wattage estimates
Refer to your device documentation for start-up and running wattage
requirements.
Check nameplate wattages on all loads before connecting to Generator.
Plug the power cord of the 120 volt appliance/tool into the 120 V AC Outlet
on the Generator. Plug in appliances from largest to smallest load.
note: Do not allow the Generator to completely run out of fuel with devices
attached. a Generator's output may sharply spike as it runs out of fuel,
causing damage to attached devices.
Overload indicator
note: The OVERLOAD light may turn on for a few seconds as a large device starts up.
This is normal for loads approaching the capacity of this Generator.
1. The total combined load through the outlet on the Generator must not exceed the running power of the unit.
2. If the OVERLOAD light turns on and the Generator stops producing power, it has been overloaded.
3. Turn off and disconnect all electrical devices and stop the Engine. Compare device
requirements to Generator rating and reduce the total wattage of connected devices if
necessary. Move anything that may be limiting Generator ventilation away.
4. Check if any circuit breakers have tripped and make sure that ALL circuit
breakers are reset before starting the Generator again.
5. Restart the Engine and reconnect devices while being careful to not overload Generator.
Low Oil indicator
1. If the Engine oil level is too low, the LOW OIL light turns on and the Engine will automatically shut off.
2. The Engine cannot be restarted until the proper amount of oil has been added. Add the appropriate
type of oil until the oil level is at the proper level. SAE 10W-30 oil is recommended for general use.
nOTiCe: Do not run the engine with too little oil. engine will shut off if engine oil level is too low.
economy (eSC) Switch
1. Turn the Economy (ESC) Switch ON to limit noise and fuel consumption for lighter generator loads.
2. Turn the Economy (ESC) Switch OFF to operate engine at full speed:
a. when starting
b. when a heavy load is applied
c. when using the 12 V DC output
Digital Display Screen
The Display Screen can be used to monitor the operating status of the Generator. Use
the Display Control Button to scroll through the following indicators:
• V – Voltage
• A – Amperage
• VA – Volt Amps / W atts
• Hour – current run time and accumulative run time
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