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Porter-Cable BSI550 Instruction Manual

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Model
BSI550
To learn more about Porter-Cable
visit our website at:
http://www.porter-cable.com
PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21
FRANÇAIS: PAGE 41
Generator
IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment
carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting
operations.
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the frame. Record these
numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference.
Model No.
Type
Serial No.
Shown with optional portability kit
Part No. D23665-0111-1

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  • Page 1 Instruction manual Model BSI550 To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21 FRANÇAIS: PAGE 41 Generator Shown with optional portability kit IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations.

  • Page 2: Specification

    This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This warning is given in compliance with California Proposition 65, as detectable amounts of chemicals subject to proposition 65 may be contained in this product. BSI550 10.0 5500/9000 120/240 45.8/22.9A...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that each new electric generator and service part is free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective product or part as follows from the original date of purchase.

  • Page 4: Risk Of Electrocution And Fire

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and un- derstand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE- VENTING EQUIPMENT PROB- LEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use symbols to the right.
  • Page 5 READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont’d) HAZARD Operation of generator in rain, wet, icy, or flooded conditions. Use of worn, damaged, under- sized or ungrounded extension cords. Placing generator on or against highly conductive surface, such as a steel walkway or metal roof.

  • Page 6: Risk Of Fire

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. HAZARD Attempting to fill the fuel tank while the engine is running. Sparks, fire, hot objects Improper storage of fuel Inadequate ventilation for generator Tampering with factory set engine speed settings. Overfilling the fuel tank –...

  • Page 7: Risk Of Breathing - Inhalation Hazard

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. Risk of Injury and Property Damage When HAZARD Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces RISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION HAZARD HAZARD Gasoline engines produce toxic car- bon monoxide exhaust fumes. Transporting Generator WHAT COULD HAPPEN Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could...

  • Page 8: Risk Of Unsafe Operation

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. HAZARD Operation of generator in careless manner. Operation of voltage sensitive ap- pliances without a voltage surge protector. Operating generator while suspend- RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT COULD HAPPEN All sources of energy include the po- tential for injury.

  • Page 9: Risk Of Hot Surfaces

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. HAZARD Contact with hot engine and gener- ator components. HAZARD Contact with moving parts can re- sult in serious injury. HAZARD Lifting a very heavy object. RISK OF HOT SURFACES WHAT COULD HAPPEN Contact with hot surfaces, such as en- gines exhaust components, could re-...

  • Page 10: Grounding The Generator

    Read this manual. Do not attempt to operate equipment until you have read this Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instruc- tions. NOTE: This manual is a general manual. Informa- tion in this manual may or may not pertain to your model.

  • Page 11: Operation

    KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this General Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator. Compare the illustration in your parts manual with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and ad- justments. Save all manuals for future references. GENERATOR CAPACITY IMPORTANT: Exceeding the rated capacity of your generator can result in serious damage to your genera-...

  • Page 12: To Start The Engine

    Overloading the generator will cause power fluctu- ations and can damage equipment and appli- ances. Porter-Cable Corporation will only be responsible for damage to customer's equipment when the generator is determined to be defective. This determination will only be made by an authorized representative of Porter-Cable Corporation and this decision will be final.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE MAINTENANCE TASK Check oil level Change oil Clean Air Filter Assembly Check Spark Plug Prepare Unit for Storage Note 1: Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter, more often if oper- ated in extreme dusty or dirty conditions.

  • Page 14: Wattage Calculations

    WATTAGE CALCULATIONS Never exceed the rated capacity of your generator. Serious damage to the generator or appliance could result from an overload. 1. Starting and running wattage requirements should always be calculated when matching a generators wattage capacity to the appliance or tool. 2.
  • Page 15 WATTAGE CALCULATIONS STARTING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS 1. Some appliances and tools will list on the motor name plate the starting and running voltage and amperage requirements. Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to wattage: Volts X Amp = Watts 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts Application Guide To select the right generator for your needs, total the wattage...
  • Page 16 WATTAGE CALCULATIONS HOUSEHOLD WATTAGE CALCULATOR DEVICES WITH HIGH STARTING (INDUCTIVE)LOADS RUN WATTS TIMES (X) START FACTOR 2400 1000 1000 CAUTION !! DO NOT CONNECT VOLTAGE SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (TV SET, COMPUTER, ETC.) DIRECTLY TO YOUR GENERATOR. IF YOU USE THE GENERATOR TO POWER SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT YOU MUST USE A U.L.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Engine will not start 1. Low on fuel or oil. 2. Ignition switch in "Off" position. 3. Faulty spark plug. 4. Choke in wrong position. 5. Fuel shut-off valve in closed 6. Unit loaded during start-up. 7. Spark plug wire loose. 1.
  • Page 18 NOTES 18 — ENG...
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  • Page 20 If the generator is operating equipment that is drawing half of the rated watts it is considered 50% load. Using all of the rated watts is considered 100% load. ALWAYS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT Porter-Cable Corporation 4825 Highway 45 North P.O. Box 2468 Jackson, TN 38302-2468...

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