Dewalt DXGNR5700 Instruction Manual - Page 14

Operation Know Generator Limits Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity can result in damage to the generator and to connected electrical devices. Observe the following rules to avoid overloading: • Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be con- nected at one time. The total should NOT be greater than the wattage capacity of the generator. • The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light bulbs. The rated wattage of tools, appliances and motors can usually be found on a data label or decal affixed to the device. • If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multi- ply volts times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps = watts). • Some electric motors, such as induction types, require about three times more watts of power for starting than for running. This power surge lasts only a few seconds. To allow for high starting wattage when selecting electrical devices to connect to the generator, proceed as follows: 1. Figure the watts needed to start the largest motor. 2. Add to that figure the running watts of all other connected loads. 3. See Subsection Wattage Reference Guide for help in determining how many items the generator can operate at one time. NOTICE: All figures are approximate. See data label on appliance for actual wattage requirements. Wattage Reference Guide Device Running Watts *Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu 1700 *Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu 3800 *Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu 6000 Battery Charger (20 Amp 500 Belt Sander (3 1000 Chain Saw 1200 Circular Saw (6-1/2 800 to 1000 *Clothes Dryer (Electric 5750 *Clothes Dryer (Gas 700 *Clothes Washer 1150 Coffee Maker 1750 *Compressor (1 HP 2000 *Compressor (3/4 HP 1800 *Compressor (1/2 HP 1400 Curling Iron 700 *Dehumidifier 650 Disc Sander (9 1200 Edge Trimmer 500 Electric Blanket 400 Electric Nail Gun 1200 Electric Range (per element 1500 Electric Skillet 1250 *Freezer 700 *Furnace Fan (3/5 HP 875 *Garage Door Opener 500 to 750 Hair Dryer 1200 Hand Drill 250 to 1100 Hedge Trimmer 450 Device Running Watts Impact Wrench 500 Iron 1200 *Jet Pump 800 Lawn Mower 1200 Light Bulb 100 Microwave Oven 700 to 1000 *Milk Cooler 1100 Oil Burner on Furnace 300 Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu 400 Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu 225 Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu 150 *Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP 600 Paint Sprayer, Airless (hand held 150 Radio 50 to 200 *Refrigerator 700 Slow Cooker 200 *Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP 2800 *Submersible Pump (1 HP 2000 *Submersible Pump (1/2 HP 1500 *Sump Pump 800 to 1050 *Table Saw (10 1750 to 2000 Television 200 to 500 Toaster 1000 to 1650 Weed Trimmer 500 * Allow 3 times the listed watts for starting these devices. Before Starting Generator Add engine oil and gasoline to the generator before operation. Proceed as follows: Add Engine Oil All oil should meet minimum American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Class SJ, SL or better. Use no special additives. Select the oil's viscosity grade according to the expected operating temperature (also see chart). • Above 40° F, use SAE 30 • Below 40° F and down to 10° F, use 10W-30 • All temperatures, use synthetic 5W-30 Use petroleum based oil for engine break-in before using synthetic oil. 10W-30 SAE 30 Synthetic 5W-30 000399 10 Owner's Manual for Portable Generator