Makita G12010R - Manual (Page 30)

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(3) IDLE CONTROL SWITCH
IDLE CONTROL SWITCH automatically reduces engine speed when load is OFF,
and automatically increases engine speed to rated r.p.m. when load is ON.
IDLE CONTROL SWITCH provides fuel economy and low noise operation at no-
load running.
(1) HOW TO USE IDLE CONTROL
SWITCH
Start the engine with IDLE CONTROL
SWITCH off.
NOTE :
Warm up the engine without a load for a
few minutes.
Turn IDLE CONTROL SWITCH on.
ON
OFF
(2) CHECKING THE OPERATION
When IDLE CONTROL SWITCH does not operate normally, please check following :
Overloaded ?
Please make it sure that the generator is not overload.
NOTE :
Most induction loads such as electric motors require three to five times more
wattage than their ratings during starting.
This starting wattage should not exceed the rated output of the generator for
proper operation of IDLE CONTROL SWITCH.
Turn IDLE CONTROL SWITCH off when the IDLE CONTROL SWITCH does
not work normally under the rated output.
NOTE :
The IDLE CONTROL SWITCH may not operate when the applied load is under
40W. In such cases turn the IDLE CONTROL SWITCH off.