Set Up; Grounding; Electric Starter Battery Connection; Components And Controls - Harbor Freight Tools Predator 9500 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Set up

read the EnTirE iMpOrTanT SaFETy inFOrMaTiOn section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
TO prEVEnT SEriOuS inJury anD FirE: Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.
a spark arrestor may be required.
The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire
prevention requirements.
At high altitudes, the engine's carburetor, governor, and any other parts that control the fuel-air ratio
will need to be adjusted by a qualified mechanic to allow efficient high-altitude use and
to prevent damage to the engine and any other devices used with this product.

Grounding

1. The Generator must be properly grounded
in accordance with all relevant electrical
codes and standards before operation.
Have the unit grounded by a qualified electrician
if you are not qualified to do so.

Electric Starter Battery Connection

For the electric start function, the included 12 V DC
Battery must be connected before first use.
1. Remove the Battery Access Panel.
2. Make sure the black strap stretches over the top of
the Battery and hooks into the Battery Platform.
3. Remove the covers from the Battery Terminals.

Components and Controls

Engine
Switch
Hour Meter
Combination
Switch
ITEM 57080
Economy
Voltage
(ESC) Switch
Selector
Output
5V uSB-a
Overload
Low Oil
12VDC receptacle
12VDC Breaker
reset Button
Figure a: Control panel
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2. To ground the Generator, connect a #4 AWG
grounding wire (not included) from the Grounding
Terminal on the Control Panel to a grounding rod
(not included). The grounding rod must be an
earth-driven copper or brass rod (electrode)
which can adequately ground the Generator.
3. Refer to local regulations for
ground source information.
4. Locate the black and red battery cables.
5. Connect the red cable to the positive battery
terminal first. Then connect the black
cable to the negative battery terminal.
6. Replace the Battery Access Panel.
120VaC
Breaker resets
Circuit
parallel Kit
Breaker
Terminals
120VaC 30a 120VaC
Ground 20a GFCi
Terminal
CO alarm
Light
120/240VaC
30a
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