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Model Generator E100 E100 (3P) • åÓ‰Âθ ÉÂ̇ÚÓ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING Improper and unsafe use of this generator can result in death or serious bodily injury! This manual contains important information about product safety. Please read and under- stand this manual before operating the generator.
CONTENTS English PAGE PAGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ..3 SPECIFICATIONS ........... 10 MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS ....3 ACCESSORIES ..........11 TRANSPORTING/STORAGE ......11 SAFETY ............. 3 ASSEMBLY............11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS APPLICATIONS ..........13 FOR USING GENERATORS ......3 PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION ...
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by WARNINGS on the generator and in this Instruction Manual. NEVER use this generator in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI. MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS...
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English WARNING : ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDS The generator produces enough electrical power to cause serious shock or electrocution if misused. Using a generator or an electrical device in wet conditions — near water, on wet grass, in damp areas, in rain or snow — could result in electrocution.
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English WARNING : No smoking while handling the battery. The battery emits flammable hydrogen gas, which can explode if exposed to electric arcing or open flame. Keep the area well-ventilated and keep open flames/sparks away when handling the battery. 1. NEVER TOUCH MOVING PARTS. Never place your hands, fingers or other body parts near the generator’s moving parts.
English SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read the labels and safety notes and precautions described in this manual carefully. READ INSTRUCTION CONNECT CAUTION FUEL CAUTION WARNING LABEL BATTERY CAUTION ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION HOT CAUTION EXHAUST CAUTION...
English GROUNDING THE GENERATOR Grounding the generator helps prevent electric shock from a ground fault condition. To ground the generator you will need a ground wire and grounding stake. These are not supplied with the generator. The ground wire should be a 3.5 mm , stranded-copper wire.
English REPLACEMENT PARTS When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Repairs should be conducted only by a HITACHI authorized service center. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO OTHER USERS OWNERS OF THIS GENERATOR!
Control panel Air cleaner Cooling air inlet port Fuel cock Battery Oil filter Spark plug cap Choke Knob Oil filler cap Muffler SER. No. 1000001 Spark plug cap End cover (Except E100) Oil gauge Electric starter Oil drain plug Fig. 3...
826 × 611 × 771 mm (826 × 766 × 856 mm)* Dry Weight 141 kg (149 kg)* ( ) shows dimensions with castors. Specifications are subject to change without notice. ( ) shows dry weight with castors installed. Model E100 (3P) Type Brush, Self-exciting, 2-poles Phase Single Three AC Voltage...
English ACCESSORIES STANDARD ACCESSORIES Check that following accessories come with your Hitachi generator. 1. Wheel mounting parts (See page 12.) 2. Servicing tools Fig. 4 3. Battery mounting bracket (See page 15.) TRANSPORTING/STORAGE TRANSPORTING CAUTION: Units are heavy. Observe safe lifting procedures when transporting.
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English ACCESSORY ASSEMBLING THE WHEEL KIT 1. Checking of supplied accessories 2. Tool preparation • Hoist or square bar (100 mm by 100 mm, length: 700 mm) • Plier • Spanner or socket wrench (12 mm), 2 units 3. Assembly procedures (1) Raise the generator by about 100 mm, with hoist or with square bar put under the bottom panel.
English APPLICATIONS Power source of electric appliances and tools. WARNING: HITACHI electronic controlled products should not be used with portable generators. Irregular generator power could cause these products to fail. Regarding other manufacturer’s products, please contact the manufacturer to see if it is safe to use the electronic controlled products with portable generators.
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Tank cap Fuel filter screen Fuel gauge HITACHI Model Liters E100, E100 (3P) 38.2 NOTE: The full level of fuel is the upper surface of the fuel filter. Check the fuel gauge located on the top of the generator near the fuel tank and refill the tank if the fuel level is low.
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English BATTERY INSTALLATION Recommended Battery Lead-acid battery: A capacity of 12 V – 32 A h or larger. • For the generators used in low temperature (below –5°C), 12 V – 40 A h or • larger battery is recommended. 1.
English WARNING: Death, personal injury and/or property damage may occur unless instructions are followed carefully. • Disconnect battery cables when charging battery. • Use battery of specified capacity listed in the owner’s manual. • Turn the starter switch to the “STOP” position when mounting or dismounting battery. Connect positive (+) terminal first when mounting battery, and disconnect negative (–) terminal first when dismounting.
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English 4. Turn the starter switch to the “ “ (START) position. If the engine won’t start, turn the switch back to “I” (ON) position and then wait for approximately 10 seconds to try it again. NOTE: You might have to keep the starter running for at least 3 to 5 seconds, since the engine incorporates the mechanism in it where the ignition circuit is activated by the increase of hydraulic pressure.
No-fuse breaker Key switch Earth (Ground) AC receptacle AC receptacle Terminal (230 V / Max 16 A) (230 V / Max 32 A) MODEL E100 (3P) Oil pressure Voltmeter warning lamp No-fuse breaker Pilot lamp Hour meter Key switch AC receptacle...
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English AC APPLICATION 1. Ground the generator, using the ground terminal located at the side of the panel. (Refer to “GROUNDING THE GENERATOR”, page 7.) 2. Before starting the engine, check that the AC switch (no- fuse breaker) of the generator and the power switches of the appliances are turned off.
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English CAUTION: Do not put foreign objects into the plug receptacle. Fig. 24 WARNING: Be sure to ground the generator if the connected electrical equipment is grounded. NOTE: When the AC no-fuse breaker turns off during operation, the generator is over-loaded or the appliance is defective.
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English STOPPING THE GENERATOR 1. Turn off the power switch of the electric equipment. 2. Turn the AC switch (no-fuse breaker) to “O” (OFF). 3. Unplug the cord from receptacle of the generator. 4. Allow the engine to run at no-load for about 3 minutes to cool “I”...
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Pump, Compressor 2000 1500 WARNING: HITACHI electronic controlled products should not be used with portable generators. Irregular generator power could cause these products to fail. Regarding other manufacturer’s products, please contact the manufacturer to see if it is safe to use the electronic controlled products with portable generators.
2. Reconnect the electrical loads. Be sure that the plugs are securely connected to the receptacles and turn the AC no fuse breaker “ON”. 3. If there is still no power at the receptacles, take the generator to an authorized HITACHI service center.
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English SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: Make sure that the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards, including: • Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust. Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine. •...
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English ENGINE OIL CHANGE Change engine oil every 50 hours. (For a new engine, change oil after 25 hours.) Oil drain plug 1. When changing oil, stop the engine. (On both side) 2. Drain oil by removing the oil drain plug and the oil filler cap while the engine is warm.
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RECOMMENDED PLUG AND ELECTRODE CLEARANCE HITACHI Model Spark Plug Electrode Clearance E100, E100 (3P) NGK BPR6ES (CHAMPION RN9YC) 0.7 to 0.8 mm (0.028” to 0.031”) To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits.
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Check the brush every 500 hours or if generator performance is irregular. If the brush is 5 mm (0.20”) long or less, replace it with a new one. 15 to 5 mm 1. Model E100 (0.6” to Remove the brush cover. Brush 0.2”)
When generator engine fails to start after several attempts, or if no electricity is available at the output receptacles, check the possible causes in accordance with the following table. If your generator still fails to start or generate electricity, contact your nearest HITACHI dealer or authorized service center for further information or corrective procedures.