Homelite HG5022P User Manual - Page 13

electrical POWER MANAGEMENT To prolong the life of the generator and attached devices, it is important to take care when adding electrical loads to the generator. There should be nothing connected to the generator outlets before starting its engine. The correct and safe way to manage generator power is to sequentially add loads as follows: 1. With nothing connected to the generator, start the engine as described later in this manual. 2. Plug in and turn on the first load, preferably the largest load you have. 3. Permit the generator output to stabilize (engine runs smoothly and attached device operates properly). 4. Plug in and turn on the next load. 5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. Never add more loads than the generator capacity. Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity as previously described. CAUTION: Do not overload the generator's capacity. Exceeding the generator's wattage/amperage capacity can damage the generator and/or electrical devices connected to it. Application/Equipment Estimated Run Watts Estimated Starting Watts Emergency / Home Standby Clock Radio 50 50 Lights (qty. 4 x 75 W) 300 300 Refrigerator 700 2200 Furnace Fan 800 2350 Water Well Pump 1000 1500 Microwave Sump Pump 1000 1050 1000 2200 Electric Range (per element) 2100 2100 Job Site Electric Drill − 1/2 HP Airless Sprayer − 1/3 HP 600 900 600 1200 Quartz Halogen Work Light 1000 1000 Reciprocating Saw 960 1920 Air Compressor − 1 HP 1600 4500 Circular Saw − 7-1/4 in. Planer/Jointer − 6 in 1400 1800 2300 1800 Miter Saw − 10 in. 1800 1800 Table Saw/Radial Arm Saw − 10 in. 2000 2000 *Wattages listed are approximate. Check tool or appliance for actual wattage. Page 9 - English