Generator Use - Honda EM600 Owner's Manual

5. GENERATOR USE
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o prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances, the generator
should be grounded. Connect a length of heavy wire between the ground
terminal and the ground source.
GROUND TERMINAL
CAUTION:
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Limit operation requiring maximum power (EM500: 500VA, EM600:
600VA) to 30 minutes.
For continuous operation, do not exceed the rated power of 4OOVA
(EM5001 and 450VA (EM600).
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Do not exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle.
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Do not connect the generator to a household circuit. This could cause
damage to the generator or to electrical appliances in the house.
NOTE:
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The EM500/EM600 generate both AC and DC power, but they cannot be
used at the same time.The interlock selector switch prevents simultaneous
use.
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Most appliance motors require more than their rated wattage for start-up.
If the required starting wattage exceeds lOOW, the AC circuit will be over-
loaded.