Owner’s manual st-gp9500 st-gp9500/st-gp9500e/st-gp9500eb warning! To reduce risk of injury, user must read and understand owner’s manual prior to use. Note: retain original sales receipt as proof of purchase!.
3 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved st-gp9500 st-gp9500/st-gp9500e/st-gp9500eb 9500w generator table of contents introduction .............................................................. 04 safety guidelines – definitions .............................. 05 general precautions .............
4 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved 9500w generator introduction _________________________________________________________________________________________________ congratulations on your purchase of a smarter tools generator. Smarter tools designs and builds generators to strict specific...
5 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved owner’s manual safety guidelines - definitions _________________________________________________________________________________________________ this manual contains important information that you need to know and understand in order to assure your saf...
6 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved owner’s manual general safety precautions _________________________________________________________________________________________________ warning! Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injury or death. Caution: failure to follow t...
7 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved owner’s manual general safety precautions (cont’d) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ gasoline and oil (cont’d) • gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable and potentially explosive. Use proper...
8 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved owner’s manual general safety precautions (cont’d) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ electrical safety • keep all electrical equipment clean and dry. Replace any wiring where the insulatio...
9 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved 9500 generator general safety precautions (cont’d) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ personal safety (cont’d) • remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the generator on. A wrench ...
10 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved owner’s manual general safety precautions (cont’d) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ installation • ensure installation meets all applicable safety, and local and national electrical code...
11 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved owner’s manual general safety precautions (cont’d) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ chemicals • avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes, and hot solid surfaces. • avoid body cont...
12 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved 9500 generator controls and features _________________________________________________________________________________________________ familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features before operating your generator. Sa...
13 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved 9500 generator controls and features (cont’d) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ control panel 1. Engine switch – used to turn on and off the engine. For electric models it is also used to...
14 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved 9500 generator installation _________________________________________________________________________________________________ note: prior to powering tools and equipment, make sure the generator’s rated voltage, wattage, and amperage capacity (120v-60...
15 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved 9500 generator installation (cont’d) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ wheel and handle kit installation (installation requires a socket wrench with 10mm, 14mm, and 17mm sockets). 1. Befo...
16 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved 9500 generator installation (cont’d) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ note: 9500e and 9500eb models using the electric starter require a 12v battery with a minimum of 17ah. While higher ...
17 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved 9500 generator operation _________________________________________________________________________________________________ starting 1. Make sure the generator is on a flat and level surface. 2. Make sure the electrical powered tools/equipment that wil...
18 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved 9500 generator operation (cont’d) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ power management use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to watts: volts x amps = watts to prolong th...
19 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved 9500 generator wattage reference guide _________________________________________________________________________________________________ these are estimates only. Check your tool or appliance for exact wattage requirements. The wattages listed are bas...
20 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved owner’s manual inspection, cleaning, and maintenance _________________________________________________________________________________________________ the owner/operator is responsible for all periodic maintenance. Warning! Make sure the engine power ...
21 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved owner’s manual inspection, cleaning, and maintenance (cont’d) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ spark plug 1. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug. 2. Use the spark plug tool t...
22 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved owner’s manual inspection, cleaning, and maintenance (cont’d) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ maintenance schedule (cont’d) every 100 hours of operation • drain the old engine oil and r...
23 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved owner’s manual specifications _________________________________________________________________________________________________ st-gp9500 st-gp9500/st-gp9500e/st-gp9500eb engine type 4-stroke ohv air cooled single cylinder epa and carb certified horse...
33 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved owner’s manual troubleshooting _________________________________________________________________________________________________ problem cause solution generator will not start no fuel fill with fuel faulty spark plug replace spark plug unit loaded du...
34 ©2012 smarter tools, inc. All rights reserved owner’s manual warranty identification _________________________________________________________________________________________________ to assist in accurately determining whether your smarter tools product is still covered by manufacturer’s warranty...