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2300W
AVR PETROL
GENERATOR
WITH ELECTRIC KEY START
GEN2300ES
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Code: GEN2300ES IM
Black Magenta
Cyan Yellow
Date: 080219 Edition: 04 Op: DJ
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Contents Warranty 2 Warranty Generators Introduction 3 Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete Environmental protection 3 Scope of product 3 satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass Description of symbols 3 manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our Specifications 3 required level of performance and you may need the Safety instructions 4 assistance of our service department. Risk of electrocution and fire 6 This product is warranted for a 6-month pe
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Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These your expectations. It has been manufactured under represent important information about the product or stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior instructions on its use. performance criteria. Wear eye protection. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, Wear hearing protection. and, with proper care, it will give you many years Wear
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Personal safety Safety instructions • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use WARNING. Read and understand all instructions. common sense when operating a power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment tool” in all of the warnings below refers to your mains- of inattention while operating
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• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. • Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. • Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of movi
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Risk of electrocution and fire Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Extension cord can come into contact Remove extension cord from the Improper storage of extension cord. with hot engine parts resulting in generator and store separately away damage. Using a damaged extension from generator. cord can result in electrocution or death. Water is an excellent conductor of Operate generator in a clean, dry, well Operation of generator in rain, wet, electricity! Water which comes in ventila
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Risk of fire Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Fuel and fuel vapours can become ignited Turn engine off and allow it to cool before Attempting to fill the fuel by coming in contact with hot components adding fuel to the tank. Equip area of tank while the engine is such as the muffler, engine exhaust gases, operation with a fire extinguisher certified running. or from an electrical spark. to handle gasoline or fuel fires. Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot Add fuel to tank in
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Risk of injury and property damage when transporting generator Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Fuel or oil can leak or spill and The generator is equipped with a fuel drain valve, Fire, inhalation, damage could result in fire or breathing turn the valve to the off position before transporting to to vehicle surfaces hazard, serious injury or death avoid fuel leaks. Transport fuel only in an approved fuel can result. Fuel or oil leaks can container. Always place generator on a prote
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Risk of hot surfaces Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Contact with hot surfaces, such as During operation, touch only the Contact with hot engine and engines exhaust components, could control surfaces of the generator. Keep generator components. result in serious burns. children away from the generator at all times. They may not be able to recognize the hazards of this product. Risk of moving parts Hazard What could happen How to prevent it The generator contains parts which Never
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• Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe Additional safety rules for generators operation. Tampering with the engine speed adjustment • Do not operate in a hazardous location. Such areas could result in overheating of attachments and could include where there is a risk of explosion of petrol fumes, cause a fire. Never attempt to “speed-up” the engine to leaking gas or explosive dust. obtain more performance. Both the output voltage and • Do not operate in a confined area. Exhau
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Know your product 1 3 4 2 5 1. Fuel tank 2. Fuel tank cap 3. Fuel level gauge 4. AC safety switch 5. DC reset button 6. Ground (earth) terminal 7. Oil filler cap 8. AC sockets 9. DC socket 17 10. Key start ignition 11. Oil drain 10 18 12. T ap extension 21 fuel filter 13. Air filter cover 6 14. Choke lever 7 15. Spark plug 16. Fuel drain 11 17. Muffler 18. Exhaust 19. DC plug 20. Fuel valve 21. Voltmeter 22 8 9 14 20 23 22. Battery 23. Recoil starter 12 20 15 16 13 19 11
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Automatic voltage regulator (AVR) Checking the engine oil This generator has been equipped with AVR technology The motor of this generator is not filled with oil. which provides automatic voltage regulated power for Prior to starting the motor ensure the crank case is filled with continuous uninterrupted stable power supply. SAE #30 4 stroke oil. The AVR maintains a regulated AC output and reacts Damage to the motor is not covered under warranty if the substantially quicker to rapid surges
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5. Once you hear the motor Starting the engine with key start F operating, release the key WARNING. Before starting the motor, ensure you have filled to allow the position to the crank case to the correct level with oil. move from ‘START’ to ‘ON’ Note. The crank case is not filled with oil from the factory. (Fig. F). 1. Before starting, ensure that no electrical apparatus has 6. Push the choke lever (14) been connected to the generator (Fig. B). back to the position towards the front
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Connecting apparatus to the generator 1.30 1. Start the engine. Allow the motor to run for a couple of 1.26 minutes to warm up prior to connecting any apparatus to 2 the generator. 1.22 3 2. For AC current, ensure the I safety switch (4) is turned 1.18 OFF first, then plug the 1.14 power cord into the AC output socket (8) (Fig. I). 1 1.10 3. Switch the AC safety switch (4) to the ‘ON’ position. 1.06 0 2 4 6 8 10 Note: ALWAYS use three-pronged plugs for Charging time (Hr) AC apparatus.
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WARNING. to connect any electronic equipment to the generator without a voltage or surge protector. Computers, • The battery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks, televisions, and stereo equipment can be very sensitive flames and cigarettes away. to the input supply and could be damaged if protective • Provide adequate ventilation when charging or using equipment is not used in conjunction with this generator. batteries in an enclosed space. This also includes caravans where electronic
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DC overload cut out Generator maintenance IMPORTANT. Exceeding the rated capacity of your Your generator should be kept clean and dry at all times. generator can result in serious damage to your generator The generator should not be stored or operated in and connected apparatus. environments that includes excessive moisture, dust or any corrosive vapours. If these substances are on the generator, 1. The DC circuit has a circuit breaker to protect the clean with a cloth or soft bristle brush
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Periodic maintenance Item Remarks Pre-operation Initial 1 Every 3 Every 6 Every 12 check (daily) months months months months or 20Hr or 50Hr or 100Hr or 300Hr Check condition, adjust gap and Spark plug • clean. Replace if necessary. Check oil level. • Engine oil Replace. • • Clean. Replace if necessary. • Air filter Clean fuel drain filter. Replace if Fuel filter • necessary. Check and adjust when engine Valve clearance • is cold. Check fuel hose for crack or Fuel line • damage. Replace if
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4. Check the oil drain cock (11), gasket, oil filler cap (7) and Storage O-ring. If damaged, have these replaced. If you are going to store your generator for more than 30 5. Reinstall the oil drain cock (11). days, use the following information as a guide to prepare the 6. Add engine oil to the upper level. Recommended 4 stroke generator for storage. engine oil is SAE #30. Never store generator with fuel in the tank indoors or in CAUTION. Check that no foreign material, debris, dust enclo
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3. Loosen the lock nut locking Petrol tank filter P the tap (20) on to the tank 1. Stop the engine. (Fig. P). Unscrew the tap N 2. Turn the fuel lever to the from the tank and withdraw ‘off’ position. the tap from the tank. Be careful not to lose the small 3. The petrol tank filter is seal on the thread of the tap. located directly under the petrol cap (2). 4. Unscrew the tap extension This protects impurities fuel filter (12) (Fig. Q). entering the fuel tank Note. This filter ca
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7. Refill the tank with fuel and ensure there are no leaks between the tap and the tank, and with the fuel tap turned on, ensure there are no leaks where the fuel hose is fitted to the outlet of the tap. Cleaning 1. Keep your machine clean. The outside of the machine can be cleaned using a damp soft cloth with a mild detergent if required. Never use water to clean the generator as it may cause damage to internal parts. 2. Some maintenance products and solvents may damage the plastic parts
