Owner's manual
WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE
Proper grounding of the generator will help
prevent electrical shock in the event of ground
fault condition in the generator or in connected
electrical devices. Proper grounding also helps
dissipate static electricity, which often builds up
in ungrounded devices.
Wattage Reference Guide
Tool or Appliance
Running*
(Rated)
Watts
Additional
Starting
(Surge)
Watts
Essentials
Light Bulb - 75 watt 75 —
Furnace Fan Blower - 1/2 HP 800 2350
Sump Pump - 1/3 HP 800 1300
Refrigerator/Freezer 700 2200
Water Well Pump - 1/2 HP 1000 2100
Heating/Cooling
Window AC - 10,000 BTU 1200 3600
Humidifier - 13 Gal 175 —
Central AC - 24,000 BTU 3800 11400
Kitchen
Microwave Oven - 1000 Watt 1000 —
Coffee Maker 1000 —
Electric Stove - 8” Element 2100 —
Toaster 850 —
Family Room
DVD/CD Player 100 —
VCR 100 —
Stereo Receiver 450 —
Color Television - 27 in 500 —
Personal Computer w/17 in
monitor
800 —
Other
Security System 500 —
AM/FM Clock Radio 100 —
Garage Door Opener - 1/2 HP 875 2350
Electric Water Heater 4700 11700
DIY/Job Site
Quartz Halogen Work Light 1000 —
Airless Sprayer - 1/3 HP 600 1200
Reciprocating Saw 960 —
Electric Drill - 1/2 HP, 5.4 Amps 600 900
Circular Saw - 7-1/4 in 1400 2300
Miter Saw - 10 in 1800 1800
Table Planer - 6 in 1800 1800
Table Saw/Radial Arm Saw - 10 in 2000 2000
Air Compressor - 1 HP 1600 4500
SECTION 5 — OPERATION
5.1 STARTING THE ENGINE
Never start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged into the receptacles
AND devices turned on.
Unplug all electrical loads from the unit’s
receptacles before starting the engine.
Make sure the unit is in a level position.
Choker Lever
Fuel Switch
Recoil Starter
Engine On/Off
Switch
Turn engine switch to ON position for Recoil start.
Turn Fuel switch to ON position.
7
OFF
ON
Start
ON
OFF