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PREPARING
FOR
OPERATION
Fuel
and
oil
mixture
This
product
is
powered
by
a two-cycle
engine
and requires pre-mixing gasoline and two-cycle engine
011
Inspect the fuel tank and
fill
with
clean, fresh
fuel
and
oil
of
the
proper
rrtxture
to
assure the
longer
life
of
the
tool
Use the following
mixed
gas
Gasoline Genuine Makita Two-cycle
engine
oil
=
50
1
or
Gasoline Other manufacturer's Two-cycle
engine
oil
=
25
1
recommended
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FOR
CALIFORNIA REGULATION:
THIS
EQUIPMENT
IS
CERTIFIED
TO
OPERATE ON GASOLINE
+
TWO-CYCLE ENGINE OIL
WHEN
MIXING
GASOLINE WITH TWO-CYCLE
ENGINE
OIL,USE ONLY GASOLINE WHICH CONTAINS NO
ETHANOL
OR
METHANOL (TYPES OF ALCOHOL).
THIS
WILL
HELP TO AVOID POSSIBLE
DAMAGE
TO
ENGINE
FUEL
LINES
AND
OTHER
ENGINE
PARTS.
DO NOT
MIX
GASOLINE
AND
OIL DIRECTLY
IN
THE
FUEL
TANK.
IMPORTANT:
Failure
to
follow
groper
fuel
mix
instructions may cause damage
to
the
engine.
CAUTION:
1.
When preparing fuel
mixture,
mix
only the amount needed for the job you are
to
do. Do not
use
fuel
mixture that has been stored longer
than
tbvo months. Fuel mixture stored longer than
this
will
cause hard
starting and
poor
performance,
If
fuel
mix
has been stored longer than
this
time,
it
should be removed
and replaced
with
a
fresh
mixture.
2.
Never-
fill
the fuel tank to the
very
top
3.
Never add
fuel
to the tank
in
a closed, unventilated area.
4
Do
no: add
fuel
to
this
unit
close
to
an
open fire
or
sparks
5.
Be
sure
to
wipe
off
spilled
fuel
before attempting
to
start
the engine
6.
Do not
attempt
to
refuel a hot
engine.
Check
points
before operation
1.
Check for loose bolts,
nuts
and fittings.
2.
Check
the
air
cleaner for dirt. Clean
the
air filter
of
all dirt, etc. before operation
3.
Check
to
be sure
that
protector
is
securely
in
place.