User manual MAKITA G4100R

[. . . ] ÉAÉÅÉäÉJ GENERATOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ISSUE EMD-GU2016 3ZZ9020166 WARNING : The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTICE FEDERAL EMISSION COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY and CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY are applicable to only those engines/ generators complied with EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and CARB (California Air Resources Board) emission regulations in the U. S. A. NOTICE To the engines/generators exported to and used in the countries other than the U. S. A. , warranty service shall be performed by the distributor in each country in accordance with the standard engine/generator warranty policy as applicable. AIR INDEX To show compliance with California emission regulations, a hangtag has been provided displaying the Air Index level and durability period of this engine. The Air Index level defines how clean an engine's exhaust is over a period of time. A bar graph scaled from "0" (most clean) to "10" (least clean) is used to show an engine's Air Index level. A lower Air Index level represents cleaner exhaust from an engine. [. . . ] When dismounting battery, disconnect negative (-) cable first. RED CABLE : To positive (+) terminal BLACK CABLE : To negative (-) terminal Should the connection be made in incorrect manner, the generator will be broken. Tighten bolts and nuts on terminals securely so they will not be loosened by vibration. Disconnect battery cables when charging battery. "HOW TO" INSTALL BATTERY (See "OPTIONAL PARTS") + RED CABEL RED CABEL + - + 9 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. 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. GROUNDING SPIKE EARTH TERMINAL 10 5. OPERATING PROCEDURES STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION Check the oil level before each operations as outlined on page 6. (a) Turn the engine switch to the position "ON". (Recoil starter model only) (b) Turn the no-fuse breaker to the "OFF" position. CLOSE ON OFF (c) Open the fuel cock. CLOSE OPEN (d) Pull the choke knob to close if the engine is cold. (e) Recoil starter model Pull the starter handle slowly until resistance is felt. This is the "compression" point. Return the handle to its original position and then pull swiftly. If the engine fails to start after several attempts, repeat above procedures with choke knob returned to open. Do not fully pull out the rope. PU CLOSE RECOIL STARTER HANDLE After starting, allow the starter handle to return to its original position while still holding the handle. 11 LL R A D PI LY ( f ) Electric starter model Insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to the "RUN" position to start the engine. Then turn the key further to the "START" position. The engine will be started by starting motor. STOP STOP RUN RUN ST AR T START CAUTION Do not run the starting motor over 5 seconds continuously. If the engine fails to start, return the key to the "RUN" position and wait about 10 seconds then start again. Do not turn the key switch to "START" when th engine is running to prevent damage of starting motor. Do not turn the key switch to "START" position when the engine is running to prevent damage of starting motor. When starting the engine by recoil starter, set the key switch at the "ON" position and pull the starter handle. ( g ) After the engine started, return the choke knob gradually to "OPEN" position. (h) Warm up the engine without a load for a few minutes. OPEN 12 USING ELECTRIC POWER WARNING Make sure that the appliance is switched OFF before connecting it to the generator. Do not move the generator while it is running. Be sure to ground the generator if the connected appliance is grounded. [. . . ] PREPARATION FOR STORAGE The following procedures should be followed prior to storage of your generator for periods of 6 months or longer. Drain fuel from fuel tank carefully by disconnecting the fuel line. Gasoline left in the fuel tank will eventually deteriorate making engine-starting difficult. Remove the carburetor float chamber and also drain the carburetor. [. . . ]