CAUTION: Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed. NOTE: Gives helpful information. If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about this product, consult an authorized Honda dealer. B Welding is potentially a very hazardous activity. It should only be attempted by a trained welder with a thorough knowledge of proper welding techniques and safety procedures. This Honda product is designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand the owner’s Manual before operating this product. Failure to do,so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. , , CONTENTS 1. GENERATOR/WELDER SAFETY ........................... 3 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ............................ 5 3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK ................................. 7 4. .STARTING THE ENGINE ................................. 11 5. OPERATION ............................................ 14 6. STOPPING THE ENGINE .................................. 21 7. MAINTENANCE., ....................................... 23 8. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE .............................. 30 9. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 32 10. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 35 11. WIRINGDIAGRAM ...................................... 36 12. HANGER KIT INSTALLATION ............................ 37 13. WARRANTY SERVICE ................................... 38 1. 1. Y (CAUTION LABEL LOCATION> ELECTRICAL SHOCK WARNING LABEL OBJECTS TERMINALS. INTO THE WELDER CARBON MONOXIDE CAUTION LABEL DO NOT USE INOOOAS OUE TO DANGER Of CARBON ;; ~“,,“,“,‘,,‘rs’UyC:NREENSOS POROUE EL MONOXIOE EXHAUST CAUTION LABEL HOT. EXHAUST] ~CHECK fOR SPILLED fW OR fML LEAKS. STOP fNGlNt BffORE MfULLING. ’ IINSPECCIONAR PARA COMBUSTIBLI OIRRAMAOO TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION - TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION - l Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Welding vapor is also harmful to your health. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation. Never operate the generator or perform welding in an enclosed area. l Know how to stop the-welder quickly and understand operation of-all the controls. Never permit anyone to operate the welder without proper in- structions. l Keep children and pets away from the welder when it is in ‘operation. l Keep away from rotating parts while the engine is running. l Use adequate eye protection. Eye protection is of the utmost importance, not only for the operator but also for any other personnel in the vicinity while welding is being done. l Looking at a welding arc with unprotected eyes may produce severe pain and even temporary blindness. 9 Eye hazards include stray flashes, reflected glare, sparks, and flying bits of molten metal. 0 Be sure to use a helmet or hand-held shield with a #lO or darker filter lens. Filter lenses eliminate the harmful effects of infrared and ultraviolet radia- tion from the arc as well as reduce the glare from the arc light. l Wear protective clothing such as leather gloves, cap, sleeves, jacket, apron, and high-top safety shoes. All outer clothing must be free of oil and grease. FACE SHIELD GLOVES SAFETY SHOES APRON 2. 2. N FUEL H VALVE SEDIMEI; CUP RECOIL, STARTEI ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG AC RECiPTACLE I I ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP HANGER HANGER MU AIR CLEANER / EXHAUST PIPE 3. 3. K 1. OIL LEVEL CAUTION: l Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance Non-detergent or vegetable oils are not recommended. l Be sure to check the oil on a level surface with the engine and service stopped. life. Use Honda 4-stroke oil, or an equiva- lent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s re- quirements for Service Classification SE or SF. (Motor oils classified SE or SF will show this designation on the container.) SAE low-40 is recommended for general all-temperature use. If single viscosity oil is used, select the appro- priate viscosity for the average tem- perature in your area. 1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. 2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in. 3. If the level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommend- ed oil. ’ UPPER LOWER- ‘/ I \ OIL FILLER NECK OIL FILLER CAP NOTE: The engine is protected by an Oil Alert System which automatically turns the engine switch to the OFF position before the oil level falls below a safe limit. If this occurs, add oil to the top of the oil filler’neck then turn the switch on and restart the engine according to the instructions on page 1 1. NOTE: The engine is protected by an Oil Alert System which automatically turns the engine switch to the OFF position before the oil level falls below a safe limit. If this occurs, add oil to the top of the oil filler’neck then turn the switch on and restart the engine according to the instructions on page 1 1. 2. Check the fuel level. Use any regular grade automotive gasoline (unleaded gasoline is ...