Electrical; Symbols - Homelite HG5022P Series Operator's Manual

FUEL WARNING
No smoking when filling with gasoline. Do not overfill. Full
level is 1 in. below the top of the fuel neck. Stop the engine
for five minutes before refueling to avoid the heat from the
muffler igniting fuel vapors.
ENGINE LUBRICANT WARNING
You must add lubricant before first operating the generator.
The oil reservoir capacity is 1.1 qt. Always check the lubricant
level before each operation. The lubricant level should always
register between the hatched areas on the dipstick. The unit
is equipped with a sensor which will automatically shut off
the engine if the lubricant level falls below a safe limit.
GROUNDING WARNING
National Electric Code requires generator to be grounded
to an approved earth ground.
EXTENSION CORD CABLE SIzE
Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required load.
Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can burn out the appliance and overheat the cord.
Load in Watts
Current in
Amperes
At 120V
2.5 300
5 600
7.5 900
10 1200
15 1800
20 2400
25 3000
30 3600
40 4800

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At 240V #8 Wire
600
1200
1800
2400
3600
4800 175 ft.
6000 150 ft.
7200 125 ft.
9600 90 ft.
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Maximum Allowable Cord Length
#10 Wire #12 Wire
1000 ft. 600 ft.
500 ft. 300 ft.
350 ft. 200 ft.
250 ft. 150 ft.
150 ft. 100 ft.
125 ft. 75 ft.
100 ft.
65 ft.
HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch the muffler or alu-
minum cylinder of the engine.
They are very HOT and will
cause severe burns. Don't put
any flammable or combustible
materials in the direct path of
the exhaust.
#14 Wire #16 Wire
375 ft. 250 ft.
200 ft. 125 ft.
125 ft. 100 ft.
100 ft. 50 ft.
65 ft.