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PREPARING FOR OPERATION
Fuel and
oil
mixture
Inspect the fuel tank and
fill
with clean, fresh fuel
of
the proper mixture 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
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
proper
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
two
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 not
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.
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