Makita G1700i Portable Generator User Manual


 
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Make sure you review each warning in
order to prevent fire hazard.
Do not refill tank while engine is
running or hot.
Before filling fuel, turn the engine switch
into " " (STOP) position.
Be careful not to admit dust, dirt, water
or other foreign objects Into fuel.
Wipe off spilt fuel thoroughly before
starting engine.
Keep open flames away.
WARNING
3. CHECKING COMPONENT PARTS
Check following items before starting engine:
Fuel leakage from fuel hose, etc.
Bolts and nuts for looseness.
Components for damage or breakage.
Generator not resting on or against any
adjacent wiring.
If such grounding conductor or grounding
electrode is unavailable, connect the
grounding lug of the generator to the
grounding terminal of the using electric tool or
appliance. (See Fig. 2-i, 3-r)
q GROUND TERMINAL
w GROUNDING SPIKE
5. GROUNDING THE GENERATOR
To ground the generator to the earth, connect
the grounding lug of the generator to the
grounding spike driven into the earth or to the
conductor which has been already grounded
to the earth. (See Fig. 3-r)
4. CHECK GENERATOR SURROUNDINGS.
Make sure you review each warning in
order to prevent fire hazard.
Keep area clear of in flammables or
other hazardous materials.
Keep generator at least 3 feet (1 meter)
away from buildings or other structures.
Only operate generator in a dry, well
ventilated area.
Keep exhaust pipe clear of foreign
objects.
Keep generator away from open flame.
No smoking!
Keep generator on a stable and level
surface.
Do not block generator air vents with
paper or other material.
WARNING
5.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
(See Fig.
44
)
1. STARTING THE GENERATOR
(a) Make sure the appliance is disconnected.
(b)Turn engine switch to " "(CHOKE) position.
(When engine is warm or temperature is high,
start engine with the switch at " " (RUN)
position.) (See Fig. 4-q)
(c) Pull the starter handle slowly until passing the
compression point (resistance will be felt), then
return the handle to its original position and pull
briskly. (See Fig. 4-w)
q RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
w PULL BRISKLY
(d)After starting, allow the starter handle to return to
its original position with the handle still in your hand.
Check the oil level before each operations
as outlined on page 6.
CAUTION
Do not connect defective appliances
including lines and plugs.
Be sure appliances are not connected
to generator when starting up.
Starting the generator with an
appliance connected could result in
damage to the generator and/or
appliance and in personal injury.
CAUTION
NOTE
When engine fails to start after several attempts,
repeat the starting procedures mentioned above
with the engine switch placed at " " (RUN)
position.
When listening the radio near by the
generator, the radio sound may be
disturbed
on account of the radio wave
condition and the
radio performance.