Makita G1700i COMPONENTS See Fig, CONTROLS AND INDICATORS See Fig, ENGINE SWITCH See -q, Choke

2. COMPONENTS (See Fig. 1)

NOTE

Please refer to the illustrations on the back page of the front cover or back cover for Fig. 1 to 6 indicated in the sentence.

q RECOIL STARTER (HANDLE) w CONTROL PANEL

e SIDE PANEL (L) r AIR CLEANER

t FUEL DRAIN SCREW y CARRYING HANDLE u TANK CAP COVER i EXHAUST OUTLET o OIL DRAIN PLUG !0SIDE PANEL (R)

!1OIL GAUGE (OIL FILLER) !2SPARK PLUG CAP

3.CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (See Fig. 2)

1. ENGINE SWITCH (See Fig. 2-q)

The engine switch is designed for easy operation with the interlocking mechanism between the fuel cock and the choke furnished.

CHOKE	To start the engine, turn the knob to the
	position. (Choke valve is closed.)
RUN	Keep the knob in this position after the
	engine starts. (The engine can be
	started with the knob at this position
	when the engine is warm.)
STOP	To stop the engine, return the knob to
	the position.
	(The fuel cock is closed as well.)

2.PILOT LAMP and OVERLOAD LAMP (See Fig. 2-w)

These lamps are turned on in the following conditions; PILOT LAMP (Green) --- The lamp is turned on

while generating properly. OVERLOAD LAMP (Red) --- The lamp is turned on in the

overload condition.

*The breaker will be activated after the lamp is turned on for 20 seconds in the 120% electric power condition, and results in no load condition.

*If the lamp is turned on, stop and start the engine again to resume the operation.

3. OIL SENSOR LAMP (See Fig. 2-e)

When the level of the engine oil falls below the prescribed value, the alarm lamp lights up and the engine stops automatically.

When the engine stops due to oil shortage, it can
not be started anymore even by pulling the start
knob (just the alarm lamp flickers). In such a case,	ENGLISH
(Refer to page 6 for details about the oil
replenish engine oil up to the mouth of the oil filling
port.
replenishing procedure).

4.AUTO POWER SAVE SWITCH AND LAMP (See Fig. 2-r)

The AUTO POWER SAVE LAMP is turned on when
the switch is in the “ON” position.
With the switch in the “ ” marking position, the
engine speed is reduced automatically when no
electricity is taken out, while the engine speed is
automatically adjusted in accordance with the load	FRANÇAISE
condition when the electricity is taken out.

When using in the heavy load condition, set the switch into the “ ” marking position to maintain the electric power level in the stable condition. When using DC power, turn the switch into the “OFF” position.

5. AC RECEPTACLES

AC electric power is available through this receptacle. Use a ground type, three-leg plug as shown.

■ Do not plug more than two appliances	ESPAÑOL
CAUTION
into the generator at a time.
■ Do not put foreign objects into the plug
receptacle.
6. AC CIRCUIT BREAKER

AC circuit breaker will cut off electric current when the current exceeds its limit or a malfunction occurs in the connected appliances.

Check for excessive current consumption or defects in the appliances. After making sure everything is in order, push the circuit breaker button.

CAUTION

If circuit breaker continues to be activated, discontinue use and check generator and/or appliance for malfunction with their respective service representatives. Never interfere with the operation of the circuit breaker knob or keep pushing it in the "ON" position.

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