Makita EG301A - Manuals

− 6 − ï EG301A EG511A, EG511AEEG711A, EG711AEEG781A, EG781AE EG381A, EG381AE Pilot lamp AC receptacle 20A Earth (ground)terminal AC circuit breaker AC circuit breaker DC receptacle DC circuit breaker DC circuit breaker AC receptacle 30A AC receptacle 20A Engine switch [Electric starter model] Engine...

4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS − 7 − ENGLISH Upper level Oil filler cap(Oil gauge) Lower level CHECK ENGINE OIL Before checking or refilling oil, be suregenerator is located on stable and levelsurface with engine stopped. ■ Remove oil filler cap and check theengine oil level. ■ If oil level is below the lo...

− 8 − ■ Check fuel level at fuel level gauge. ■ If fuel level is low, refill withunleaded automotive gasoline. ■ Be sure to use the fuel filter screenon the fuel filter neck. LEVEL Fuel filter screen Fuel tank cap FULL EMPTY EMPTY FULL E F EG711A, EG711AEEG781A, EG781AE EG301AEG381A, EG381AEEG511A, ...

− 9 − ENGLISH 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. CHECK GENERATOR SURROUNDINGS Make sure you review e...

− 10 − GROUNDING THEGENERATOR ■ To ground the generator to the earth,connect the grounding lug of the generator to the grounding spikedriven into the earth or to theconductor which has been alreadygrounded to the earth. ■ If such grounding conductor orgrounding electrode is unavailable,connect the g...

5. OPERATING PROCEDURES − 11 − ENGLISH (a) Turn the Engine switch to the position "ON". (b) Turn the AC circuit breaker to the position "OFF". (c) Open the fuel valve. (d) Set choke lever to close if the engine is cold. STARTING THE GENERATOR Check the oil level before each operation...

− 12 − Pull briskly (e) [ Recoil starter model] Pull the starter handle slowly untilpassing the compression point(resistance will be felt), then return the handle to its original position and pull briskly. ■ If the engine fails to start after severalattempts, repeat above procedureswith choke lever ...

− 14 − (a) Make sure the pilot lamp is turned on. (b) Turn off the switch (es) of the electrical appliance (s) before connecting to thegenerator. (c) Insert the plug (s) of the electrical appliance(s) into the receptacle. (1) AC APPLICATION USING ELECTRIC POWER ■ Make sure that the appliance is swit...

− 15 − ENGLISH TABLE 1 NOTE : When the AC circuit breaker turns off during operation, the generator is over loaded or the appliance is defective. Stop the generator immediately, check theappliance and / or generator for overloading or detect and have repaired asnecessary by Makita factory or authori...

− 16 − (d) Turn the AC circuit breaker to the position "ON". ( e) Turn on the switch of the appliance. ON ON OFF GFCI RECEPTACLE After starting the engine, check the GFCI for proper functioning by the followingtest procedure. ■ Push blue TEST button, The red RESET button will pop out exposin...

− 17 − ENGLISH Switch position Lower Voltage Receptacle Higher Voltage Receptacle 120V Activated full rated output N.A 120/240V Activated half of rated output Activated full rated output FULL POWER SWITCH (Except EG301A) Select the voltage using the FULLPOWER SWITCH in accordance with theelectrical ...

− 18 − (2) DC APPLICATION (Only for charging 12 volt battery) DC receptacle (Only for charging 12 voltbattery) For charging 12 voltage battery, 12V-8.3A(100W) of maximum AC power can betaken out from the DC receptacle bymeans of the exclusive DC cable. The exclusive DC cable is come with yourgenerat...

− 19 − ENGLISH ■ Do not use both AC and DC output at the same time. ■ Install correct positive (red) or negative (black) cable to the correctpolarity on the battery. ■ Connect and disconnect DC cable with engine stopped. ■ An explosive hydrogen gas is discharged through vent holes in thebattery duri...

− 20 − STOPPING THE GENERATOR (a) Turn off the power switch of the electric equipment and unplug the cordfrom receptacle of the generator. (b) Turn the AC circuit breaker to the "OFF" position. (c) Allow the engine about 3 minutes to cool down at no-load before stopping. (d) ［ Recoil starter...

6. WATTAGE INFORMATION − 21 − ENGLISH Some appliances need a "surge" of energy when starting. This means that the amount of electrical power needed to start the appliance may exceedthe amount needed to maintain its use.Electrical appliances and tools normally come with a label indicating vol...

VOLTAGE DROP IN ELECTRIC EXTENSION CORDS When a long electric extension cord is used to connect an appliance or tool to thegenerator, a certain amount of voltage drop or loss occurs in the extension cordwhich reduces the effective voltage available for the appliance or tool. The chart below has been...

7. SPARK ARRESTER − 23 − ENGLISH In a dry or wooded area, it is recommendable to use the product with a spark arrester. Some areas require the use of a spark arrester. Please check your local laws andregulations before operating your product. The spark arrester must be cleaned regularly to keep it f...

DAILY INSPECTION Before running the generator, check the following service items: Excessive vibration,noise Clean air cleaner element Safe surroundings Enough clean engine oil Leakage of gasoline and engine oil Loose or broken bolts and nuts Enough gasoline PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance ...

− 25 − ENGLISH *Note: 1. Initial oil change should be performed after first twenty (20) hours of operation. Thereafter change oil every hundred (100) hours. Before changing oil, check for a suitable way to dispose of old oil. Do not pour it down into sewage drains, onto garden soil or into open stre...

ENGINE OIL CHANGE ■ Change engine oil every 100 hours.(For new engine, change oil after 20hours.) (a) Drain oil by removing the drain plug and the oil filler cap while the engineis warm. Oil drain plug (b) Reinstall the drain plug and fill the engine with oil until it reaches the upper level on the ...

− 27 − ENGLISH CLEANING AND ADJUSTINGSPARK PLUG (a) If the plug is contaminated with carbon, remove it using a plug cleaner or wirebrush. (b) Adjust the electrode gap to 0.6 to 0.7 mm (0.024 to 0.028 in.). Gap 0.6 to 0.7 mm(0.024 to 0.028 in.) CLEANING FUEL STRAINER Dirt and water in the fuel are re...

− 28 − This is done because if the length of thebrush gets any shorter, its contactpressure with the slip ring will decrease, resulting in a drop in generator efficiencyand the output voltage. Check the brush every 500 hours toconfirm its length. In addition, check the brush length if thegenerator m...

− 29 − ENGLISH Brush Maintenance Essentials (Disassembly and Assembly) Disassembly 1. Remove the two flange bolts (M5 x 20), then remove the bracket cover. 2. Remove the two flange bolts (M5 x 16), then remove the brush. Assembly 1. While pressing the brush against the slip ring, secure it (1.5~2N ・...

10. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE − 30 − The following procedures should be followed prior to storage of your generator forperiods of 6 months or longer. ■ Drain fuel from fuel tank carefully bydisconnecting the fuel line. Gasoline left in the fuel tank willeventually deteriorate making engine-starting di...

11. TROUBLESHOOTING − 31 − ENGLISH When generator engine fails to start after several attempts, or if no electricity isavailable at the output socket, check the following chart. If your generator still failsto start or generate electricity, contact your nearest Makita factory or authorized service c...

Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-choAnjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan ISSUE EMD-GU7037 PRINTED IN JAPANMay 2010 IMPRESO EN JAPÓNMayo 2010