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5. GROUNDING THE GENERATOR
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
4.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
(See Fig.
33
,
44
)
1. STARTING 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. 2-t)
q GROUNDING SPIKE
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-y)
q GROUND TERMINAL
Check the oil level before each operations
as outlined on page 5.
CAUTION
(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. 3-q)
q "" (STOP) w "" (CHOKE)
(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. 3-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.
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.
(e) After 20 to 30 seconds of warm-up is completed,
turn the engine switch to " " (RUN) position.
(See Fig. 3-e)
q "" (CHOKE) w "" (RUN)
(f) Make sure the pilot lamp is on.
This indicates that the generator is properly
operating.
NOTE
If the pilot lamp is off, Set the AC breaker
to "ON" position.
If no generating condition is found out,
please consult nearest Makita factory or
authorized service center.
