RIDGID RD6800 Operator's Manual page 15

ELECTRICAL
Example:
Estimated*
Tool or Appliance Continuous
(Running) Watts
Quartz Halogen
Work Light
Reciprocating Saw
Electric Drill
Circular Saw
3960 Total
Running Watts
Total Continuous (Running) Watts
Plus Highest Additional Surge Watts
Equals Total Generator Output Required
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.
Estimated*
Additional Surge
(Starting) Watts
1000 0
960 +960
600 +900
1400 +2300
+2300 Highest
Surge Watts
3960
+ 2300
6260
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.
Tool or Appliance
DIy/Job Site
Quartz Halogen Work Light
Airless Sprayer − 1/3 HP
Reciprocating Saw
Electric Drill − 1/2 HP
Circular Saw − 7-1/4 in.
Miter Saw − 10 in.
Planer/Jointer − 6 in.
Table Saw/Radial Arm Saw −
10 in.
Air Compressor − 1 HP
*Wattages listed are approximate. Check tool or equipment for actual wattage.
9 — English
Estimated* Estimated*
Running Additional
Watts Starting Watts
1000 0
600 +1200
960 +960
600 +900
1400 +2300
1800 +1800
1800 +1800
2000 +2000
1600 +4500