Makita G1700i OPERATING PROCEDURES See Fig, Checking Component Parts, Starting The Generator

WARNING

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.

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.

4.CHECK GENERATOR SURROUNDINGS.

■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.

WARNING

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.

■ If such grounding conductor or grounding
electrode is unavailable, connect the
grounding lug of the generator to the	ENGLISH
grounding terminal of the using electric tool or
appliance. (See Fig. 2-i, 3-r)
q GROUND TERMINAL
w GROUNDING SPIKE

5. OPERATING PROCEDURES

(See Fig. 4)

1. STARTING THE GENERATOR

CAUTION
Check the oil level before each operations			FRANÇAISE
as outlined on page 6.
(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)
CAUTION
■ Do not connect defective appliances
including lines and plugs.
■ Be sure appliances are not connected			ESPAÑOL
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.
(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.

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)

NOTE

When engine fails to start after several attempts, repeat the starting procedures mentioned above

with the engine switch placed at " " (RUN) position.

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