Page 2 - AIR INDEX
AIR INDEX Descriptive Term Applicable to Emissions Durability Period Moderate - 50 hours (engine from 0 to 80 cc) 125 hours (engine greater than 80 cc) Intermediate - 125 hours (engine from 0 to 80 cc)250 hours (engine greater than 80 cc) Extended - 300 hours (engine from 0 to 80 cc)500 hours (engin...
Page 4 - FOREWORD; Thank you for purchasing a; Gives helpful information.; WARNING
ENGLISH FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing a Makita generator. This manual covers operation and maintenance of the Makita generators.All information in this publication is based on the latest productioninformation available at the time of approval for printing. Pay special attention to statements pre...
Page 5 - CONTENTS; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 1 2. SPECIFICATIONS ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 3 3. COMPONENTS ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 4 4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 7 5. OPERATING PROCEDURES ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 11 6. WATTAGE...
Page 11 - CONTROL PANEL
− 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...
Page 12 - Upper level; CHECK ENGINE OIL; Recommended engine oil :; or higher grade; SG; SJ; or
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...
Page 13 - Check fuel level at fuel level gauge.; Make sure you review each warning in order to prevent fire hazard.
− 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, ...
Page 14 - CHECKING COMPONENT PARTS; Check following items before starting engine:; CHECK GENERATOR SURROUNDINGS; BATTERY INSTALLATION (Electric Starter Model); Recommended Battery; Type
− 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...
Page 15 - Grounding spike; Use battery of recommended capacity.
− 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...
Page 16 - OPERATING PROCEDURES; (a) Turn the Engine switch to the position; STARTING THE GENERATOR; CAUTION; Choke lever
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...
Page 17 - Pull briskly; Recoil starter model]; Do not fully pull out the rope.; Electric starter model]; RUN; START; Do not run the starting motor over
− 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 ...
Page 19 - USING ELECTRIC POWER; Do not move the generator while it is running.; Check the amperage of the receptacles used referring to; TABLE 1; sure not to take a current exceeding the specified amperage.
− 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...
Page 20 - When the; TWIST; Style; NEMA
− 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...
Page 21 - GFCI RECEPTACLE
− 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...
Page 22 - Switch position; Activated full rated output; FULL POWER SWITCH (Except; Turn off the switch of load.
− 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 ...
Page 23 - DC receptacle
− 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...
Page 24 - Do not use both AC and DC output at the same time.; Battery Charging Procedures :; ) Insert the plug of exclusive DC cable into DC receptacle.
− 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...
Page 25 - STOPPING THE GENERATOR; AC circuit breaker to the; Recoil starter model; OIL SENSOR; (a) The oil sensor detects the fall in oil
− 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...
Page 26 - WATTAGE INFORMATION
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...
Page 27 - VOLTAGE DROP IN ELECTRIC EXTENSION CORDS
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...
Page 28 - In a dry or wooded area, it is recommendable to use the; How to remove the spark arrester
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...
Page 29 - DAILY INSPECTION; Before running the generator, check the following service items:; PERIODIC MAINTENANCE; The emission control system consists of the following parts :; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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 ...
Page 30 - Periodic Maintenance Schedule table
− 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...
Page 31 - ENGINE OIL CHANGE; Oil drain plug; SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER; Remove the air cleaner cover and cleaner element.
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 ...
Page 32 - CLEANING FUEL STRAINER; making sure to avoid fuel leak.
− 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...
Page 33 - CHECKING CARBON BRUSH; Brush Maintenance Essentials (Effective Length)
− 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...
Page 34 - Brush Maintenance Essentials (Disassembly and Assembly); then remove the bracket cover.; Assembly; While pressing the brush against the
− 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 ・...
Page 35 - PREPARATION FOR STORAGE; Store generator in a well ventilated, low humidity area.
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...
Page 36 - Makita factory or authorized; When Engine Fails to Start :
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...
Page 42 - Makita Corporation
Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-choAnjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan ISSUE EMD-GU7037 PRINTED IN JAPANMay 2010 IMPRESO EN JAPÓNMayo 2010
