Porter-Cable BSV750 Instruction Manual

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Page 1 Instruction manual Generator Model BSV750 Shown with optional po/tab#/ty IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is To learn more about Porter-Cable to use this equipment carefully reads and vls=t our webslte understands these instructions before http:Hwww.porter-cable.com starting operations...
Page 2 • Please read and follow these instructions for proper use and maintenance. • If you experience any problems and need assistance, please call us at our toll free number 1-888-559-8550, Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. To 6:00 p.m.C.S.T. • If repair or service part purchase is required, our many Authorized...
Page 3: Risk Of Electrocution
This manual contains information that isimportant for y ou t oknow a nd u nderstand, This infor m mation relates toprotecting YOUR SAFETY and P REVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS, help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below, Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections, indicates an imminently I_tzardous situation which, if not avoided_ will result in...
Page 4 RISK OF ELECTROCUTION FIRE (Continued) HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT Wa[er i8 an excellent conductor Operation of Opera[e genera[or in a clean, dry, well ver%il_[ed area. Make r_re generator in rain_ WaLer which comes t_f electricity! wet, iGy_or hands are dry before touching in conLac[ with ele_£rically flooded...
Page 5 RISK OF FIRE HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT G_soline _ed gasoline vapor@ Attempting to Turn engine off and allow if [o fill the fuel tank can become ignited by coming cool before adding fuel to the in conl_ct wiLh hoLcornpo_vents while the engine tank.
Page 6 RISK OF INJURY AND PROPERLY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING GENERATOR HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT Fuel or oil c_n le,_kor spill and Fire, Inhala_onj I_generaLor is equipped wiLh a Damage to could r_sL_ltin fire or breaLhing fuel 81_ut-oT_ v alve, tl._rnthe valve Vehicle Surfaces hazard, _erioL_sinjury or de,_th Lo ¸Live off position he,re...
Page 7 RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION (Continued) HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN Operation voltage sensitive appli- anoes without a voltage surge prote_or Raising or GeneraLorcould _all causing AIw_ t_8_ proper conn_chg serious ir=jup! or de4_Lh to you or suspending procedures as desodpsd in this o[l_ers.
Page 8 RISK OF MOVING PARTS HOW TO PREVENT Conta_t wi_ 1he gsnerdtor conl_ins p_trts Never operate gener_tLor wiLh moving parts which roLaLe _L high speed d_ring gL_arding or cover plates can result in oper_tLion. Thee p_zrl_ _tre remov_,d. Avoid wearing loo,se serious iniulr covered by g_arding Lo prevent...
Page 9: Grounding The Generator
Read this manual. Do not attempt to operate equipment until you have read this Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Ins_'uctions. NOTE: This manual is a general manual. Information in this manual may or may not pertain to your model. Please read carefully. NOTE: Left and right describes the location of a part with the operator facing the outlet panel, REMOVE...
Page 10: Typical Installation
TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF BATTERY Recommended Battery for Electnc Start: 12V - 45 A H. or 210 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) Purchase battery and battery hardware separately, not included with unit. Place battery in Packwith terminals facing to- wards generator head. Place battery bracket (A) over battery as shown in Figure (opposite battery terminals), Place 'L' bolt (B) through top and bottom...
Page 11: Extension Cords
OBTAINING ELECTRICITY FROM THE GENERATOR There are baalcally 2 ways to obtain electricity from a generetor: Use of extension cords directly from the generetor to the appliance, lights, tools, etc. Use of a double-throw transfer switch installed directly to the main electdc._l supply outalde of house.
Page 12 KNOW YOUR GENERATOR ReadthisGeneralManualand _,afe_ Rulesbeforeoperal_on of yourGenerator. Comparethe f]lustratfoninyourpartsmanualwithyour generatorto familiarizeyourselfwith the [coatlano_variouscorr_olsandaajustmerts.Saveall manualsfor f_ure references. GENERATOR CAPACITY IMPORTANT:Exceedingthe _ed capacity of your generatorcan resultin set, c os damage toyour generatorand connected eleetdca[ de_icss.Seethe Wattage Calculationsection in this rnanua[to assist y ou in ¢Jstsrmintng _ heappliancesandtools that canbe runwiththe wattagecabecityof yourgenerater.
Page 13: Before Start-Up
12V DC OUTLET IMPORTANT: Allow generator to run at no load for 5 minutes upon each initial start-up to allow engine to stabilize. IMPORTANT: When _e unit is running the baf_terywill charge. DO NOT connect the 12V DC cables to the genera/cor'ebattery. To charge battery:.
Page 14: To Start The Engine
TO START THE ENGINE Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated areas, engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 1+ Open the fuel shut-off valve. Move the choke control located on the engine to the '_Choke"position. NOTE;...
Page 15: Stopping Engine
Overloading the generator will cause power fluctuations and can damage equipment and appliances. Porter-Cable Corporation will only be responsible for damage to customer's equipment when the generator is determined to be defse_ive. 311_ie d etermination will only be made by an authorized representative Porter-Cable Corporation and this decision will be final.
Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILrrlEs TABLE Before Every 25 Every 50 Every 100 each Hours of Hours of Hours of Every Every Every MAINTENANCE TASK Season Season Season Check oil level See Note 2 See Note I Change oil Clean Air Filter .Assembly Check Spark Plug Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain Prepare Unit for Storage...
Page 17: Engine Preparation
If you are going to store your generator for more than 30 days, use the following infon'natron as a gurde to prepare the generator for storege. Never store generator with fuel in the tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas, where fumes can reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, wafer heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
Page 18 IMPORTANT Never exceed the rated capacity of your generator. Serious damage to the generator or appliance could result from an overload, 1. Starting and running wattage requirements should always be calculated when matching a generators wattage capacity to the appliance or tool, 2.
Page 19 STARTING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS Some applianoas and tools will list on the motor nameplate the starting and running voltage and amperage requirements. Use the following formula to oonvert voltage and amperage to wattage: Volts X Amp -- Watts Example: 120 volts x 10 amps -- 1200 watts To determine the approximate starting wattage requirementfor most applianoas and tools with inductive "type motors, multiply the Wattage that was oalculeted by 2 to 4 times to assure adequate generator capaoity.
Page 20 HOUSEHOLD WATTAGE CALCULATOR TOTAL [ CAUTION !! ] [_°'_ I___,___ ....... _'FO R pROOLJ_ THI_ TOTAL VU_" DE LI_ -,NAN vOU_ CEH_pATcR PATH(; A_'i'U_L I N Dr_IL_UAL WATTAGE RA'TING OF YOU R OENF_,ATOR HI_HER LO_'I_ "It _ S "p2_ALVI,_'_ BE G'__'¢n_ "r_1_0t_R ;IO_S_;IO_ WA'_ D'29525...
Page 21 CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Low on fuel or oil. Add fuel or oil. Engine will not start Ignition switch in "Off" Turn to :'ON" position position. Faulty spark plug, Replace spark plug. Choke in wrong position. Adjust choke accordingly, Fuel shut-off valve in Open fuel shut-off valve.
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Page 24: Engine Oil
CALL 1-888-559-8550 TO FIND A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU FOR REPAIRS AND SERVICE PART PURCHASES Refer to engine owner's manual for oil recommendations. ENGINE OIL Most generatorsare equipped with a low-oil shutdown. If the oil is low or if the Generator is not level, the engine will not start, WArrA Contact an electrician for any wiring instructions.

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