Assembly - RIDGID RD8000 Série Manuel De L'opérateur

FEATURES
FUEL TANK
The fuel tank has a capacity of 8 gallons.
FUEL VALVE
The flow of fuel through the generator is controlled by the
position of the fuel valve.
GenSmart MONITORING SYSTEM
™
The GenSmart monitoring system tracks usage and load
and alerts the operator when periodic engine maintenance
is recommended.
NOTE: GenSmart
load indicators monitor the load only
™
for the 120 Volt, 20 Amp GFCI outlets on the removable
control panel. It does not measure load on the 240 Volt, 30
Amp outlet.
GROUND TERMINAL
The ground terminal is used to assist in properly ground-
ing the generator to help protect against electrical shock.
Consult with a local electrician for grounding requirements
in your area.
OFF SWITCH
To turn the engine off, press and hold the off switch until
the engine stops or turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully cut the box down the sides then remove the
machine and any accessories from the box. Make sure
that all items listed in the packing list are included.
NOTE: This machine is heavy and requires a minimum of
two people to lift. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs
and not your back.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Loose
Parts List are already assembled to your product
when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not
assembled to the product by the manufacturer and
require customer installation. Use of a product that
may have been improperly assembled could result
in serious personal injury.
 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no damage
occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710, for assistance.
OIL CAP/DIPSTICK
Remove the oil fill cap to check and add lubricant to the
generator when necessary.
OIL DRAINAGE BOLT
When changing the engine lubricant, the oil drainage bolt is
loosened to allow old engine lubricant to be drained.
RECEPTACLES
The following single phase, 60 Hz outlets on the control panel
can be used for operating appropriate equipment, electrical
lighting, tools, and motor loads: 2 x 120 Volt duplex GFCI 20
Amp receptacles, and one 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp receptacle.
A 240 Volt AC, 20 Amp receptacle plugged into the side of
the removable control panel is available when the panel is
detached.
RECOIL STARTER GRIP
The recoil starter is pulled to start the machine.
REMOVABLE CONTROL PANEL
The removable control panel can be wall-mounted for use
with the control panel cord for operation in a variety of
locations.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Use of
this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate the generator until
assembly is complete. Failure to comply could
result in possible serious personal injury.
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