Clarke G950 Instruction Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
LS0609
900W PORTABLE GENERATOR
MODEL NO: G950
PART NO: 8010105

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 900W Portable Generator
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
PARTS AND SERVICING
For Parts & Servicing, please contact your nearest dealer, or
CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers.
PARTS & SERVICE TEL: [phone]
PARTS & SERVICE FAX: [phone]
or e-mail as follows:
PARTS: [email protected]
SERVICE: [e-mail]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2
GUARANTEE .................................................................... 2
PARTS AND SERVICING .................................................. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................... 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ................................................. 4
Work area ........................................................................................ 4
Positioning the generator .............................................................. 4
Fire prevention ................................................................................ 4
Prevention of electric shock .......................................................... 5
Additional safety rules for generators .......................................... 5
SAFETY SYMBOLS ............................................................ 6
GENERATOR OVERVIEW ................................................. 7
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY ........................................ 8
BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR .................................... 8
Earth point ....................................................................................... 8
Checking the engine oil level ....................................................... 9
Checking the fuel level .................................................................. 10
USING YOUR GENERATOR .............................................. 11
Starting the engine ......................................................................... 11
Connecting electrical devices ..................................................... 13
Shutting down the generator ........................................................ 15
MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 16
Changing the engine oil ................................................................ 16
Changing the spark plugs .............................................................. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................ 18
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 19
EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST ............................... 20
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................... 22
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................... 23

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WORK AREA
•Always use in a well ventilated area.
•Always position the exhaust outlet away from people.
•Read these safety instructions before using the equipment.
• Keep children away from the generator
POSITIONING THE GENERATOR
1.
1M (3ft)
1M (3ft)
Keep the generator at least 1 m (3
ft) from buildings or other
equipment, or the engine may
overheat.
2. Always ensure the generator is on
a solid, flat surface.
3. Always ensure the surrounding
area is free from any material that
could burn or be damaged by
heat.
4. Never move or tilt the generator whilst it is switched on.
FIRE PREVENTION
1. Always switch the engine OFF
when refuelling.
2. Always refuel in a well ventilated
area.
3. Never refuel while smoking or in
the vicinity of an open flame.
4. Never overfill the tank, fill to the
level specified (See “Checking
the fuel level” on page 10.).
5. Never smoke whilst refuelling and avoid smoking or using a naked flame
near the generator.
WARNING: EXHAUST FUMES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF INHALED

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6. Never start the engine if there is spilled fuel. Any spillage must be wiped
clean and the generator allowed to dry before attempting to start the
engine.
PREVENTION OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
1. Never use the generator in wet
conditions unless it is well protected/
covered. Under these conditions,
adequate ventilation MUST be provided
2. Never operate the generator with wet
hands
3. Never use water or any other liquids to
clean the generator.
4. Make sure you ground (earth) the
generator.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR GENERATORS
1. Always ensure the applied load does
not exceed the generator rating.
Overloading the generator is
dangerous and could cause serious
damage.
2. Always disconnect the generator when
carrying out any maintenance.
3. Always ensure the generator reaches
operating speed before connecting a
load.
4. Never allow the generator to run out of
fuel when a load is connected.
5. Never transport the generator with fuel
in the tank.
6. Do Not connect to a commercial or
residential power supply; e.g. ring main.
7. Never allow the generator air vents to
become blocked.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Caution - The user should be aware of a general hazard
Dangerous Voltage
Flammable
Hot Surface - Do not touch
Poisonous fumes - Do not use the generator in an
enclosed space.
Read Instruction manual before use.

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GENERATOR OVERVIEW
NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION
1 Air Vent Knob 9 Engine ON/OFF Switch
2 Fuel Cap 10 Earthing Point
3 Fuel Valve Knob 11 AC Socket
4 Starting Handle 12 DC Socket
5 Right Side Maintenance Cover 13 DC Circuit Breaker
6 Left Side Maintenance Cover 14 Overload Indicator
7 Exhaust 15 Engine Speed Adjustment
(DO NOT ADJUST THIS)
8 Choke 16 Muffler

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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
Unpack your generator and make sure the following items are present.
• 1 x Generator
• 1 x Spark Plug Box Spanner
• 1 x Deep Spark Plug Box Spanner
• 1 x Double Ended Box Spanner - 8 & 10 mm
• 1 x Double Ended Screwdriver
• 1 x Fabric Tool Pouch
• 1 x 12 Volt Battery Charging Lead with Battery Clips
Should there be any missing or damaged in transit contact your Clarke dealer
immediately.
BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR
IMPORTANT: Generators should ALWAYS be earthed. Make sure you ground
(earth) the generator.
Before using your generator check that:
• The generator is in good condition and free from any damage.
• The generator is clean and free from fuel or oil spillage.
• The generator is correctly located for use (See page 4).
• The fuel system and connectors are intact and there is no leakage.
NOTE: Always use a funnel to fill the fuel tank so as to avoid accidental
spillage of fuel. If fuel is spilled it must be cleaned up before
attempting to start the engine.
EARTH POINT
Always connect the generator to an
earth point. The earth terminal is
shown on the right.
WARNING: ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE FUEL IN THE TANK WHEN USING
THE GENERATOR. RUNNING OUT OF FUEL OR STOPPING THE ENGINE
SUDDENLY WITH A LOAD CONNECTED COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE.

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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE: Place the generator on a level surface and check the oil level as
follows.
1. Remove the left side maintenance panel.
2. Turn the oil filler cap anti-
clockwise and remove from the oil
reservoir, wipe the dipstick with a
clean cloth.
3. Insert the dipstick back into the oil
filler tube and then remove it
again. Do not screw in the oil filler
cap/dipstick when doing this.
4. If the oil is below the Min. level on
the dipstick, add oil to the oil
reservoir.
• Oil Capacity (See
“Specifications” on page 19)
• We recommend the use of
SAE30 oil in this generator.
• Do not tilt the generator when
adding engine oil. This could
result in overfilling and damage
to the engine.
5. Replace the oil filler cap.
WARNING: TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK, SWITCH THE ENGINE OFF.
WARNING: TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH ANY HOT PARTS OF THE
GENERATOR WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL.

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CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
1. To check the fuel level, open the
fuel filler cap.
2. Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank
(maximum 5L)
• Do not overfill the fuel tank.
3. Replace the fuel filler cap
securely.
RECOMMENDED FUEL
Your generator has been designed to use regular unleaded gasoline with a
octane number of 86 or higher.
WARNING: FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS.
WARNING: SEE “GENERAL SAFETY RULES” ON PAGE 4 AND READ THEM
CAREFULLY BEFORE REFUELING.
WARNING: DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FUEL FILTER OR IT MAY
OVERFLOW WHEN THE FUEL HEATS UP AND EXPANDS.
WARNING: WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING: AFTER REFUELING, MAKE SURE THE TANK CAP IS TIGHTENED
SECURELY.

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USING YOUR GENERATOR
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all connections from the AC sockets.
2. Hold the fuel tank cap so that it
will not move, and turn the air
vent knob counterclockwise to
open the fuel tank air vent.
3. Turn fuel valve to the ON position.
4. Set the engine switch to ‘ON’.

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5. Set the choke to the required
position.
• If the engine is cold, pull the
choke all the way out.
• If the generator is warm, push
the choke all the way in.
6. Hold the generator handle firmly
and pull the starting handle lightly
until you start to feel resistance
and then pull up sharply to start
the engine.
NOTE: You may have to do this
more than once.
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NOTE: When you first start the generator, the overload indicator may light
up for a few seconds, this is normal. If the overload indicator is still
lit after 5 seconds, stop the engine and contact your Clarke
dealer.
7. Once the engine has warmed up,
push the choke all the way in.
WARNING: ONCE THE GENERATOR HAS STARTED, RELEASE THE STARTING
HANDLE SLOWLY TO AVOID INJURY/DAMAGE AS IT WHIPS BACK.

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CONNECTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES
The generator can supply both 230V AC and 12V DC
AC POWER
1. Start the engine. See page 11.
2. Make sure the appliance is turned
off before connecting it to the
generator.
3. Connect the appliance to the
generator.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE APPLIANCE BEING CONNECTED IS IN
GOOD WORKING ORDER, IF IT BEGINS TO ACT ABNORMALLY OR STOPS
SUDDENLY, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE GENERATOR.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
RATED LOAD FOR THE GENERATOR.
CAUTION: ANY DEVICE WHICH CONTAINS AN INDUCTIVE LOAD E.G.
DEVICES THAT CONTAIN A MOTOR MAY REQUIRE MORE CURRENT ON
STARTUP.

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DC POWER
For charging car batteries only
1. Start the generator, See page 11.
2. Connect the battery charging
leads to the generator.
3. Connect the battery charging
leads to the battery.
•Clamp the red wire to the
positive (+) terminal and the
black wire to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery. Do not
reverse these positions.
DC OVER LOAD PROTECTOR
If the DC overload protector
activates, wait for a few minutes and
then press the reset button shown on
the right.
CAUTION: MAKE CONNECTIONS TO THE BATTERY AFTER STARTING THE
ENGINE.
WARNING: TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF CREATING A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY, CONNECT THE CABLE TO THE GENERATOR FIRST AND THEN TO
THE BATTERY. DISCONNECT FROM THE BATTERY FIRST.
WARNING: AFTER YOU HAVE CHARGED THE BATTERY, ALWAYS
DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE LEAD FIRST.

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SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR
To stop the generator in an emergency simply set the engine switch to ‘OFF’.
NOTE: Turn off any electric devices.
NOTE: Set the economy control switch to the ‘0’ (OFF) position.
1. Disconnect any electric devices.
2. Turn the fuel valve knob to “OFF”.
3. Turn the air vent knob clockwise
until it is finger-tight.
4. Set the engine switch to the “0”
(OFF) position.

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MAINTENANCE
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
1. Remove the left side maintenance panel.
2. Turn the oil filler cap anti-
clockwise and remove from the oil
tank, wipe the dipstick with a
clean cloth.
3. Fit the drainage tube supplied as
shown.
4. Lift the generator and pour the oil
out of the oil reservoir into a
suitable container.
5. Fill the oil reservoir to the Max level
with fresh oil.
• Oil Capacity (See
“Specifications” on page 19.)
• We recommend the use of
SAE30 oil in this generator.
6. Replace the oil filler cap and
maintenance panel.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
One of the most damaging sources of pollution is oil. Do not throw away used
engine oil in with your domestic trash or down drains and sinks. Place it in a
leak proof container and take it to your local waste disposal site.
Replace the filter back into its original position and replace the air filter cover.
CAUTION: PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO USED ENGINE OIL IS DANGEROUS,
ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING USED
ENGINE OIL.

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CHANGING THE SPARK PLUGS
1. Remove the spark plug
maintenance panel.
2. Remove the spark plug cap from
the spark plug.
3. Use a spark plug spanner
(supplied) to remove the spark
plug.
4. Check for discoloration and
remove any carbon build up.
5. Check the spark plug gap (a), it
should be between 0.6 and 0.7
mm, adjust if necessary.
6. Check the overall condition of the
spark plug and replace if
damaged.
7. Reinstall the spark plug and
replace the spark plug cap.
CAUTION: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK
PLUG.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The generator fails
to start
Ignition switch is off Set the ignition switch to ‘on’
Not enough oil in the
generator
Add more oil, See page 9
No fuel Add more fuel, See page 10
Engine switch is off Set the engine switch to ‘on’
Spark plugs not working
correctly
Change the spark plugs, See
page 17
The generator fails
to generate
electricity
The device you are trying to
power is faulty
Make sure the device you want to
power is working properly
The overload indicator is on Remove the appliance
immediately, do not connect any
appliance that requires more than
900W.
(dc supply only) The DC
Overload protector has
activated.
Press the reset button. See page 14
If this does not solve your problem, please contact the Clarke service
department. See page 2

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SPECIFICATIONS
G950
Engine Type Air cooled 4-stroke
gasoline OHV
Displacement (cm3)80.7
Ignition type Recoil
Fuel tank capacity (L) 5
Maximum run time (h) 8.5
Engine oil capacity (L) 0.37
Guaranteed sound power (LWA dB) 92
Generator Rated Frequency (Hz) 50
Rated AC Voltage (V) 230
Rated Power (W) 800
Max. Power (W) 900
Rated DC Voltage (V) 12
Rated DC Current (A) 5
Dimensions Length (mm) 476
Width (mm) 324
Height (mm) 418
Unpacked Weight (kg) 28

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST