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Porter-Cable CH250 Instruction Manual

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Instruction
manual
Generator
Model
CH250
To iearn _g[e ,_aboL_t p orter-_abJ_
....... visit OUr websJte
at:
h_pl//_iporter-cable.com
PORTER+(HBLEo
PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS
IMPORTANT
P/ease make certain that the person who is to use this equipment
carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting
operations.
The Model and Serial No. plate is located
on the frame.
Record
these numbers
in the spaces below and retain for future reference.
Model
No.
Type
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Serial No.
_-_y_htO2000
pORTER-CABLECOqoorat}o_I
part No
021494
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  • Page 1 Instruction manual Generator Model CH250 IMPORTANT To iearn _g[e ,_aboL_t p orter-_abJ_ ..visit OUr websJte P/ease make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting h_pl//_iporter-cable.com operations. The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the frame.

  • Page 2: Specification

    SPECIFICATION MODEL CH250 HORSE POWER RATED/SURGE WAFrS 2500/3125 VOLTAGE 120V AMPERAGE 20.8A PHASE SINGLE HERTZ 60 Hz ENGINE SPEED 3600 RPM MAX. AM BLENTTEMP. 104 ° F FUEL CAPACITY .45 GALLON RUN TIME @50%/100% 2.5/1.3 • This product is equipped with a spark arresting muffler.

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that each new electric generator and service part is free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective product or part as follows from the original date of purchase. 2 YEARS - Limited warranty on electric generator alternators and 1 year limited warranty on all other parts.

  • Page 4: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that DANGER I _CAUTION is important for you to know and un- URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZ- Information for preventing damage derstand. This information relates ARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY equipment.

  • Page 5: Risk Of Electrocution

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont'd) HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Water is an excellent conductor of Operation of generator in rain, wet, Operate generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area.

  • Page 6: Risk Of Fire

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF FIRE HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENTIT Attempting to fill the fuel tank while Gasoline and gasoline vapors can Turn engine off and allow it to cool the engine is running.
  • Page 7 READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. Risk of Injury and Property Damage When Transporting Generator HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could If generator is equipped with a fuel Surfaces result in fire or breathing hazard, seri-...
  • Page 8 READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOWTO PREVENTIT HAZARD • Review and understand all of Operation of generator in careless All sources of energy include the poten- manner. tial for injury. Unsafe operation or main- the operating instructions and tenance of your generator could lead to warnings in this manual.

  • Page 9: Risk Of Hot Surfaces

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF HOT SURFACES HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENTIT Contact with hot surfaces, such as en- Contact with hot engine and genera- During operation, touch only the con- tor components.

  • Page 10: Grounding The Generator

    ASSEMBLY OBTAINING ELECTRICITY FROM THE GENERATOR Read this manual. Do not attempt to operate There are basically 2 ways to obtain electricity from a gen- equipment until you have read this Manual for erator: Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instruc- tions. Use of extension cords directly from the generator NOTE: This manual is a general manual.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION Double Throw Transfer Switch BEFORE START UP Potential hazards exist when a portable electric This generator has been shipped from the generator is connected to the main electrical factory without oil in the crankcase. Operating supply coming into the house. It is at that point the unit without oil can damage the engine.

  • Page 12: To Start The Engine

    When engine starts, gradually push the choke control to the "RUN" position. Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation, Tampering with the engine speed adjustment could result in overheating of attachments and could cause a fire. Never attempt to "speed-up"...

  • Page 13: Generator Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Customer Responsibilities Table Regular Service Period First Every Every ITEM Month Season Season Before Perform at every indicated month or operating Every Every hour interval, whichever comes first. 5 Hrs. 50 Hrs. 100 Hrs. 150 Hrs. 25 Hrs. Engine oil Check Change 0 (2)
  • Page 14 STORAGE If you are going to store your generator for more than 30 Place rag over spark plug hole and pull the recoil a days, use the following information as a guide to few times to iubricate the combustion chamber. prepare the generator for storage.

  • Page 15: Wattage Requirements

    WATTAGE CALCULATIONS 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 16 WATTAGE CALCULATIONS STARTING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS To determine the approximate starting wattage requirement for most appliances and tools with Some appliances and tools will list on the motor name inductive type motors, multiply the wattage that was plate the starting and running voltage and amperage calculated by 2 to 4 times to assure adequate requirements.
  • Page 17 WATTAGE CALCULATIONS I HOUSEHOLD WATTAGE CALCULATOR DEVICESWITH HIGHSTARTING(INDUCTIVE)LOADS APPLIANCE OR I TYPICAL DEVICE TOTAL RUN WATTS TIMES(X)STARTFACTOR LOAD DEVICE* WATTAGE** FREEZER I 2'00 I --I REFRIGERATOR/ ! 600] +MAL'REFR,GE_TOR] --I 1800 L--I _ E_DO ] x _ AIROO.O,ROOMI '=00 --I [_000I [_Z]----_tsoMppoMp .=.P I 2000I I...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Low on fuel. 1. Add fuel. Engine will net start 2. Turn to "ON" position Ignition switch in "Off" position. Faulty spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug. Choke in wrong position. 4. Adjust choke accordingly. Remove load from unit.
  • Page 19 NOTES 19 -- ENG...
  • Page 20 Generator Quick Facts CALL 1-888-559-8550 TO FIND A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU FOR REPAIRS AND SERVICE PART PURCHASES ENGINE Use clean, fresh gasoline with a minimum 87 octane rating. Do not add gasoline during or immediately after use. 'Refer to engine owner's manual for oil recommendations.

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