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Porter-Cable CTE300 Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who is to use this
equipment carefully reads and understands
these instructions
before starting operations
PORTER+(HBLE
PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS
The Model and SerEal No plate is located on the frame
Record these
numbers
m the spaces below and retain for future reference
Model No
Type
Serial No
D21677-008-0
Cooynght
© 2000 PORTEP
CABLE Corporation

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  • Page 1 Instruction manual Generators T525 BS600 CTE300 BSV800 IMPORTANT To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions http://www.porter-cable.com before starting operations The Model and SerEal No plate is located on the frame...

  • Page 2: Specification

    SPECIFICATION M O DEL CTE300 T525 BS600 BSV800 HORSE POWER RATED/SURGE WATTS 3000/3750 5250/6500 6000/7250 8000/10000 VOLTAGE 120/240 120/240 120/240 AMPERAGE 25.0A 43.8/21.9A 50A/25A 66.6A/33.3A PHASE SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE HERTZ 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz ENGINE SPEED...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    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 Instructions

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that I _ DANGER I _,CAUTION is important for you to know and un- URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD Information for preventing damage to derstand. This information relates to THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY equipment.
  • Page 5 READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont'd) HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT Water is an excellent conductor of Operation of generator in rain, 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 PREVENT IT 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 TransDortina Generator HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT If generator is equipped with a fuel Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could Surfaces shut-off valve, turn the valve to the result in fire or breathing hazard, seri-...
  • Page 8 READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Review and understand all of Operation of generator in careless All sources of energy include the po- manner.

  • 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 PREVENT IT Contact with hot engine and genera- Contact with hot surfaces, such as en- During operation, touch only the tor components.
  • Page 10 • Remove all carton inserts. Remove generator through opening in carton. (CTE300, T525, BSVSO0) Remove shipping block from under the generator head by unscrewing the bolt and remove the wood block. It is very impor- tant that this is removed before starting your generator.
  • Page 11 For BSV800 Use of extension cords directly from the generator to the appliance, lights, tools, etc. Remove the nut from the solenoid post and place Use of a double-throw transfer switch installed one end of the positive (red) battery cable onto the post.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equipment before starting LOW OIL SHUTDOWN engine. (CTE300, T525, BS600) Your generator engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutdown. Low Oil Shutdown is a safety device designed to protect your engine from damage in the Never fill fuel tank indoors.
  • Page 13 Figure 7 CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS (CTE300 & T525) On the engine there is a ON/OFF Let engine run and warm up for five minutes after switch located on the front panel of the engine. starting with no electrical load. Place this switch to the "ON" position.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE Before each Every 25 Every 50 Every 100 Hours of Every Hours of Every Hours of Every Season Season Season MAINTENANCE TASK Check oil level See Note 2 Change oil See Note 1 Clean Air Filter Assembly Check Spark Plug Prepare Unit for Storage Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more than 30 days.
  • Page 15 STORAGE If you are going to store your generator for more than Place rag over spark plug hole and pull the recoil a 30 days, use the following information as a guide to few times to lubricate the combustion chamber. prepare the generator for storage.

  • Page 16: Wattage Calculations

    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 17 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 18 WATTAGE CALCULATIONS I HOUSEHOLD WATTAGE CALCULATOR DEVICES WITH HIGHSTARTING(INDUCTIVE)LOADS APPLIANCE OR TYPICAL DEVICE TOTAL RUN WATTS TIMES(X)START FACTOR LOAD DEVICE* WATTAGE** FREEZER 2400 REFRIGERATOR/ _S_BEFB'GE_TOBI = I 1S°°]=1 HA,ROO,O.,ROOM, I = I 7200] =I 2400 .tsoMPPoM_,,=Rq = [ 2000 I =I 1000 _FUBNACEFAN,,3RPI = [ 24OO ] =1...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Low on fuel or oil. 1. Add fuel or oil. Engine will not start Ignition switch in "Off" position. 2. Turn to "ON" position Faulty spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug. Choke in wrong position. 4.
  • Page 20 Generator Quick Facts CALL 1-888-559-8550 TO FIND A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU REPAIRS 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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