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AC operation
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the AC/DC (Weld) selector switch to AC position.
CAUTION:
Under no circumstances
should any type of electrical
appliance
be plugged
into any of the AC receptacles
when
the selector
is in the DC
(WELD)
position.
AC voltage
is present
at the AC receptacles
at all times
regardless
of the position
of the AC/DC
(WELD) selector.
However,
when
this selector
is in the DC (WELD)
position,
the AC voltage
is unregulated
and fluctuates
considerably.
3. Switch on the AC circuit breaker.
4. Plug in the appliance.
CAUTION:
Do not connect
the generator/welder
directly
to a household
circuit.
This
could
cause
damage
to the generator
or to electrical.
wiring
and ap-
pliances
in the house.
For continuous
operation,
do not exceed
the rated load capacity
4.0
KVA. In either case, be sure to consider
the total power
requirements
of
all connected
appliances.
Do not exceed
the current
limit specified
for
any one receptacle.
Substantial
overloading
will switch
off the circuit
breaker.
Marginal
overloading
may not switch
off the circuit
breaker,
but
it will shorten
the service
life of the generator/welder.
If an overloaded
circuit
causes
the AC circuit
breaker
to switch
off,
reduce
the electrical
load on the circuit,
and wait a few minutes
before
resetting
the circuit
breaker.
Be sure that all appliances
are in good working
order before connecting
them
to the generator.
If an appliance
begins
to operate
abnormally,
becomes
sluggish,
or stops suddenly,
turn off the circuit
breaker and the
engine
switch
immediately.
Then disconnect
the appliance
and examine
it for signs of malfunction
Most
appliance
and power
tool
motors
require
more than
the rated
operating
current
for start-up.
To match
appliance
power
needs
to
generator
capability,
allow
a sufficient
generator
power
reserve
to ac-
comodate
motor
start-up
requirements.
NOTE: Appliance and power tool manufacturers
usually list rating informa-
tion near the model number or serial number.
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AC/DC
(WELD)
Selector
AC CIRCUIT
BREAKER
AC RECEPTACLES
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