Makita G7300R - Manuals

CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1 2. SPECIFICATIONS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3 3. COMPONENTS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4 4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6 5. OPERATING PROCEDURES ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 11 6. WATTAGE INFORMATION ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 22 7. SPARK A...

− 5 − ENGLISH HOUR METER PILOT LAMP FULL POWERSWITCH VOLTMETER AC RECEPTACLE KEY SWITCH(Electric starter model) IDEL CONTROLSWITCH ENGINE SWITCH(Recoil starter model) DC CIRCUIT BREAKER DC OUTPUT TERMINAL AC CIRCUIT BREAKER AC CIRCUIT BREAKER EARTH (GROUND)TERMINAL CONTROL PANEL G7300取説̲GU2043  05.1...

4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS − 6 − UPPER LEVEL LOWER LEVEL OIL FILLER NECK OIL GAUGE(OIL FILLER) UPPER LEVEL 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. ■...

− 7 − ENGLISH ■ Check fuel level at fuel level gauge. ■ If fuel level is low, refill with automotiveunleaded gasoline only.This engine is certified to operate onautomotive unleaded gasoline. ■ Be sure to use the fuel filter screen onthe fuel filter neck. Fuel tank capacity : 27.5 liters TANK CAP FUE...

− 8 − BATTERY INSTALLTION Recommended Battery: A capacity of 12V-24AH or larger. Death, personal injury and/or property damage may occur unlessinstructions are followed carefully. ■ Use battery of recommended capacity. ■ Turn the starter switch to the "STOP" position when mounting or dismoun...

− 9 − ENGLISH RED CABEL + RED CABEL + - + BATTERY BASE BATTERY FRAME BATTERY BOLT BATTERY RETAINER NUT M8 NUT SPRING WASHER M8 BOLT and WASHER BATTERYCABLE (-) BATTERYCABLE (+) SIDE PLATE A A M8 BOLT and WASHER M8 BOLT and WASHER M8 BOLT and WASHER G7300取説̲GU2043  05.1.26  11:26 AM  ページ9

− 10 − GROUNDING THE GENERATOR ■ To ground the generator to the earth,connect the grounding lug of thegenerator 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". (Recoil starter model only) (b) Turn the AC circuit breaker to the "OFF" position. (c) Open the fuel cock. (d) Turn the choke lever to close if the engine is cold. STARTING Check the oil level bef...

− 12 − ( f ) ［ Electric starter model ］ Insert the key into the key switch andturn it clockwise to the "RUN" positionto start the engine.Then turn the key further to the"START" position. The engine will bestarted by starting motor. RUN STOP STOP RUN START START CHOKE LEVER OPEN CLOSE...

− 13 − ENGLISH USING ELECTRIC POWER ■ Make sure that the appliance is switched OFF before connecting it tothe generator. ■ Do not move the generator while it is running. ■ Be sure to ground the generator if the connected appliance isgrounded. Failure to ground unit may lead to electrical shock. WARN...

− 14 − (c) Insert the plug (s) of the electrical appliance(s) into the receptacle. ■ Check the amperage of thereceptacles used referring to TABLE 1 , and be sure not to take a current exceeding the specified amperage. ■ Be sure that the total wattage of allappliances dose not exceed the ratedoutput ...

− 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 − FULL POWER SWITCH Select the voltage using the FULLPOWER SWITCH in accordance with theelectrical appliance. Refer to TABLE 2 . 120V 120V 240V Change the FULL POWER SWITCHafter turning the AC circuit breaker to "OFF". ［ CAUTION ］ GFCI RECEPTACLE After starting the engine, check the GFC...

− 17 − ENGLISH (2) CONNECTING TO DOMESTIC CIRCUITS (HOUSE WIRING) This generator is neutral grounded type.If a generator is to be connected to residential or commercial powerlines, such as a stand-by power source during power outage, allconnections must be made by a licensed electrician.Failure in c...

− 19 − ENGLISH (3) DC APPLICATION The DC terminal is used only for charging12 volt batteries. It provides up to 12V-8.3A (100W) of maximum power. CONNECTION OF CABLE : ■ Connect positive (red) terminal ongenerator to positive (+) terminal onbattery. ■ Connect negative (black) terminal ongenerator to...

− 20 − OPEN CLOSE CLOSE OIL SENSOR Do not remove OIL SENSORPROBE when refilling with oil. Remove oil filler cap on theopposite side of carburetor. ［ CAUTION ］ STOP RUN STOP RUN START START OFF ON STOPPING (a) Turn off the power switch of the electric equipment and unplug the cordfrom receptacle of t...

(1) HOW TO USE IDLE CONTROL ■ Start the engine with IDLE CONTROLSWITCH off. NOTE : Warm up the engine without a load for afew minutes. ■ Turn IDLE CONTROL SWITCH on. (2) CHECKING THE OPERATION When IDLE CONTROL does not operate normally, please check following : ■ Overloaded ?Please make it sure tha...

6. WATTAGE INFORMATION − 22 − 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 voltage, cy...

− 23 − ENGLISH 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...

7. SPARK ARRESTER − 24 − SPARK ARRESTER 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 ke...

8. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE − 25 − ENGLISH 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 PER...

− 26 − *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 openstreams. Your...

9. "HOW-TO" MAINTENANCE − 27 − ENGLISH 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. (b) Reinstall the drain plug and fill the engine with oil until it...

− 28 − CLEANING AND ADJUSTINGSPARK PLUG (a) If the plug is contaminated with carbon, remove it using a plug cleaneror wire brush. (b) Check electrode gap. Adjust gap to 0.7mm to 0.8mm . 0.7 to 0.8 mm Model Spark plug G7300R / G7301R NGK BPR6ES CLEANING FUEL STRAINER Dirt and water in the fuel are re...

− 29 − ENGLISH CHECKING CARBON BRUSH If the brush become excessively worn, itscontact pressure with the slip ringchanges and causes a roughened surfaceon the slip ring, resulting in irregulargenerator performance. Check the brush every 500 hours or ifgenerator performance is irregular. If the brush ...

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...

13. OPTIONAL PARTS − 34 − HANDLE GUIDE M8 BOLT and WASHER M8 BOLT and WASHER HANDLE (R) HANDLE (L) WHEEL SHAFT HANDLEBRACKET BRACKET M8 NUT M8 NUT ROOF PIPE WHEEL WASHER PIN GRIP M8 BOLT and WASHER HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEEL, HANDLE AND ROOF PIPE G7300取説̲GU2043  05.1.26  11:27 AM  ページ34

Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-choAnjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan ISSUE EMD-GU2043 PRINTED IN JAPANJanuary 2005 CE-SK G7300取説̲GU2043  05.1.26  11:27 AM  ページ36