Homelite HG1800 Quick Start Guide

(a) With generator running, power is now

provided to the receptacles.

(b) Plug in items to be powered, using only

grounded extension cords.

(c) The included 12V DC Charging Cable plugs

directly into the 12 Volt receptacle (see

Figure 3).

WARNING: DO NOT overload generator or electrical cords.

(a) Turn fuel valve to the ON

position (see Figure 2).

(b) Move choke control lever fully

to the right (see Figure 2).

(c) Select the ON position on the

engine ON/OFF switch (see

Figure 2).

(d) Start generator by slowly

pulling on the starter rope

handle (see Figure 2) until

resistance is felt. Then pull

cord rapidly to overcome

compression to start engine.

(e) Slowly move choke control

lever fully to the left as engine warms.

Quick Start Guide

1800 Watt Portable Generator

ITEMS NEEDED:

Utility Knife

Oil Funnel

Unleaded Fuel

ITEMS INCLUDED:

Operator Manual (not shown)

(a) Generator

(b) 12V DC Charging Cable

a

b

1

2

3

4

5

6

(a) Remove inner packaging.

(b) Lift unit out of carton.

Prior to use, check to ensure that you have all the included items. If items are

missing or damaged call 1-800-242-4672.

UNPACK GENERATOR

ADD FUEL AND CHECK ENGINE

LUBRICANT

(a) Move generator outside to a flat, level

surface.

(b) Remove lubricant fill cap.

Engine ships

without lubricant. Use a funnel to add

18 oz. 4-cycle small engine lubricant

10W30 into the engine.

Fill to the upper

mark of the oil dipstick. Use caution to avoid

spilling.

(c) Remove fuel cap (see Figure 1) and fill with

REGULAR UNLEADED

fuel.

Do not overfill.

Keep maximum fuel level 1/4 inch below the top of the fuel tank.

(d) Replace fuel cap.

(a) Move generator outside to a flat, level surface, away from doors, windows

and vents.

Figure 2

Figure 3

START GENERATOR

POWER CONTROL PANEL

(a) Before shutting engine off, unplug all electrical loads.

(b) Let engine run for 2 minutes.

(c) Turn engine ON/OFF to OFF (see Figure 2).

(d) Turn fuel valve to OFF (see Figure 2).

(e) If generator is to be stored for longer than 30 days, refer to the operator’s

manual for further instructions.

SHUT DOWN AND STORAGE PROCEDURES

987000-358

5-28-08 (REV:03)

Manual Starter Rope

Fuel Valve ON/OFF

Engine Choke

Engine ON/OFF

CALL

1-800-242-4672

www.homelite.com

Typical Generator Shown

Exhaust Port

Pointed away from

dwelling openings

DANGER

DANGER

PELIGRO

Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This

is a poison you cannot see or smell.

L’utilisation d’une génératrice à l’intérieur PEUT VOUS TUER EN QUELQUES MINUTES. Les génératrices

produisent du monoxyde de carbone, un gaz mortel incolore et inodore.

Usar un generador en el interior PUEDE MATARLO EN POCOS MINUTOS. Los gases de escape del

generador contienen monóxido de carbono. Es un veneno que no puede verse ni olerse.

NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and

windows are open.

NE JAMAIS utiliser à l’intérieur d’une maison ou d’un

garage, MÊME SI les portes et les fenêtres sont ouvertes.

NUNCA lo use dentro de su hogar o del garaje, INCLUSO

con las puertas y las ventanas abiertas.

Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors,

and vents.

Utiliser uniquement À L’EXTÉRIEUR et loin des fenêtres,

des portes et des évents.

Sólo utilícelo AL AIRE LIBRE y lejos de ventanas, puertas

y respiraderos.

Avoid other generator hazards.

Éviter d’autres dangers associés aux génératrices.

Evite otros peligros provocados por el generador.

READ MANUAL BEFORE USE.

LIRE LE MANUEL AVANT D’UTILISER L’APPAREIL.

LEA EL MANUAL ANTES DE USARLO.

MOVE GENERATOR TO SAFE OPERATING

LOCATION

Make The Most Of Your Purchase!

Go to www.homelite.com and register your

new product on-line.

For any questions about operating or maintaining your product, call

the Homelite Help Line!

Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your

complete satisfaction.

To register your Homelite product or set up your eBox

™

account by regular mail, please

print the following information on a 3"x5" card or standard postcard: your name, mailing

address, phone numbers, email address, Homelite product(s) purchased with item number

from package, and serial number for each product. Mail the card to: Homelite Consumer

Products, Attn. Homelite Registration, 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625.

To receive information on our company and products, please include the following state-

ment on your registration card: “Send me information on your products and company

using the contact information I am providing with this product registration.”

For questions or clarification on these Quick Start Guide

instructions, contact us at 1-800-242-4672.

Product style and configuration may vary.

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Homelite HG1800 Quick Start Guide

Homelite HG1800 Manual

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