The unit is easy to start with a button start or you can use the manual pull start. Not to be confused with inferior alloy wound motor models, this has a full copper wound motor making it stronger and giving better, more consistent performance. There is a normal UK 230V plug socket and also an industrial 32A socket that is needed for some hot tubs etc. The fuel tank is a big 25 litres so you can fill and forget for the day. Other features include air cooling, surge protector and automatic voltage regulator.