Homelite HG5022P User Manual - Page 11

SYMBOLS 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. Hot SURFACE warning Do not touch the muffler or aluminum 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. electrical 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. Current in Amperes 2.5 5 7.5 10 15 20 25 30 40 Load in Watts At 120V At 240V 300 600 600 1200 900 1800 1200 2400 1800 3600 2400 4800 3000 6000 3600 7200 4800 9600 #8 Wire 175 ft. 150 ft. 125 ft. 90 ft. Maximum Allowable Cord Length #10 Wire #12 Wire #14 Wire 1000 ft. 600 ft. 375 ft. 500 ft. 300 ft. 200 ft. 350 ft. 200 ft. 125 ft. 250 ft. 150 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft. 100 ft. 65 ft. 125 ft. 75 ft. 100 ft. 65 ft. #16 Wire 250 ft. 125 ft. 100 ft. 50 ft. Page 7 - English