Harbor Freight Tools PREDATOR Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 8

Set up
read the enTire iMpOrTanT SaFeTy inFOrMaTiOn section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
TO preVenT SeriOuS inJury anD Fire: Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.
a spark arrestor may be required.
The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire
prevention requirements.
At high altitudes, the engine's carburetor, governor, and any other parts that control the fuel-air ratio
will need to be adjusted by a qualified mechanic to allow efficient high-altitude use and
to prevent damage to the engine and any other devices used with this product.
Grounding
The Generator must be properly grounded in
accordance with all relevant electrical codes and
standards before operation. In many locations, local
code will not require this generator to be grounded
when used with cord and plug equipment plugged
directly into the receptacles on the generator. However,
your local regulations may require the generator to be
grounded. Contact a licensed electrician or consult
local authorities regarding local grounding requirements.
If grounding is required, have the unit grounded by a
qualified electrician if you are not qualified to do so.
General grounding instructions are as follows:
Use one of the following as the grounding electrode:
Pipe or conduit, minimum ¾ in. diameter, minimum
8 ft. long. If steel, it must have anti-corrosion coating.
Rod, stainless steel or copper- or zinc-coated steel,
minimum 5/8 in. diameter, minimum 8 ft. long.
1. Drive electrode at least 8 ft.
vertically into the ground.
electric Starter Battery Connection
For the electric start function, the included 12 V DC
Battery must be connected before first use.
1. Remove the Battery Access Door.
2. Make sure the black strap stretches over the top of
the Battery and hooks into the Battery Platform.
3. Remove the covers from the Battery Terminals.
4. Locate the black and red battery cables.
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a. If rock layer prevents vertical entry, drive at an
angle not exceeding 45 degrees from vertical.
b. If rock layer prevents angle entry, bury electrode
in horizontal trench at least 30 in. deep.
2. The upper end of electrode must be
protected if above ground level.
3. Connect a #6 AWG grounding wire (not included)
from the Grounding Terminal on the Generator
Control Panel to the buried electrode.
For additional information on grounding methods,
please see the National Electrical Code.
nOTiCe: The portable generator Neutral conductor
is isolated from the frame and from the AC receptacle
ground pin. Electrical devices that require a
connection between one conductor pin and the
grounded receptacle pin may not function properly.
5. Connect the red cable to the positive battery
terminal first. Then connect the black
cable to the negative battery terminal.
6. Replace the Battery Access Door.
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