Components; Controls And Indicators; Power - Makita G1700I Instructions For Use Manual

2. COMPONENTS (See Fig. 1 1 )
NOTE
Please refer to the illustrations on the back page of
the front cover or back cover for Fig. 1 1 to 6 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
!0 SIDE PANEL (R)
!1 OIL GAUGE (OIL FILLER)
!2 SPARK PLUG CAP

3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

(See Fig. 2 2 )
1. ENGINE SWITCH (See Fig. 2 2 -q 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.)
Keep the knob in this position after the
RUN
engine starts. (The engine can be
started with the knob at this position
when the engine is warm.)
To stop the engine, return the knob to
STOP
the position.
(The fuel cock is closed as well.)
2. PILOT LAMP and OVERLOAD LAMP
(See Fig. 2 2 -w w )
These lamps are turned on in the following conditions;
PILOT LAMP (Green) --- The lamp is turned on
OVERLOAD LAMP (Red) --- The lamp is turned on in the
* 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 2 -e e )
When the level of the engine oil falls below the
prescribed value, the alarm lamp lights up and the
engine stops automatically.
while generating properly.
overload condition.
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,
replenish engine oil up to the mouth of the oil filling
port.
(Refer to page 6 for details about the oil
replenishing procedure).
4. AUTO POWER SAVE SWITCH AND LAMP
(See Fig. 2 2 -r r )
The AUTO POWER SAVE LAMP is turned on when
the switch is in the "ON" position.
With the switch in the "
engine speed is reduced automatically when no
electricity is taken out, while the engine speed is
automatically adjusted in accordance with the load
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.
CAUTION
Do not plug more than two appliances
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.
" marking position, the
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