Robin R1700i User Manual

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5. OPERATING PROCEDURES
(See Fig. 󱯔)
1. STARTING THE GENERATOR
CAUTION
Check the oil level before each operations
as outlined on page 6.
(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. 󱯔-①)
CAUTION
■
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.
(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. 󱯔-②)
❶ RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
❷ PULL BRISKLY
(d) After starting, allow the starter handle to return
to its original position with the handle still in
your hand.
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)
(f) Make sure the pilot lamp is on. This indicates
that the generator is properly operating.
NOTE
Please consult with the authorized ROBIN dealer
if the pilot lamp is turned off during the proper
operation.
2. USING ELECTRIC POWER
WARNING
■
Make sure that the appliance is switched
OFF before connecting it to the generator.
■
Do not move the generator while it is
running.
■
Be sure to ground the generator if the
connected appliance is grounded. Failure
to ground unit may lead to electrical
shock.
(1) AC APPLICATION (See Fig. 󱯔-④)
(a) Make sure the pilot lamp is turned on.
(b) Turn off the switch(es) of the electrical
appliance(s) before connecting to the generator.
(c) Insert the plug(s) of the electrical appliance(s)
into the receptacle.
WARNING
■
Be sure to ground the generator if the
connected electrical device is grounded.
■
Failure to ground unit could lead to
electrical spark.
CAUTION
Do not put foreign objects into the plug
receptacle.
■
Check the amperage of the receptacles, and
be sure not to take a current exceeding the
specifi ed amperage.
■
Be sure that the total wattage of all appliances
dose not exceed the rated output of the
generator.
NOTE
If the generator is stopped with the overload
pilot lamp turned on, the generator will be in
the overload condition and/or the electrical
appliance(s) would be out of order.
In this case, stop the engine immediately
and check the appliance and/or generator for
overloading.
After the check and remedy, restarting the engine
will resume displaying in the normal manner.
(d) Turn on the switch of the appliance.
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Robin R1700i Specifications

General

Brand	Robin
Model	R1700i
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English