User manual DOLMAR MS-251

[. . . ] This will assist you to obtain the best possible result from your DOLMAR Petrol Brushcutter. You will note the following symbols when reading the instructions manual. Read instruction manual and follow the warnings and safety precautions! Wear protective helmet, eye and ear protection! [. . . ] Operation of the equipment without the guard being in place is not permitted. The outside diameter of the cutter blade must be 230 mm (9 - 1/16"). Never use any blades surpassing 230 mm (9 - 1/16") in outside diameter. ­ In use of the metal blade, fix the protector (3) to the clamp (2) with two bolts M6 x 30 (1). NOTE: Tighten the right and left bolts evenly so that the gap between the clamp (2) and the protector (3) will be constant. Otherwise, the protector sometimes may not function as specified. ­ In cases where the nylon cord cutter is to be used, be sure to mount the nylon cord cutter protector (4) onto the metal blade protector (3). However, if oil pipe becomes extremely dirty, visibility may be lost, and oil level will have to be checked against stepped section on inside of oil pipe. ­ For reference, the oil refill time is about 10h (10 times or 10 tanks of oil refill). If the oil changes in color or mixes with dirt, replace it with new one. (For the interval and method of replacement, refer to P 20) Recommended oil: SAE 10W-30 oil of API Classification, Class SF or higher (4-stroke engine for automobile) Oil volume: Approx. Be sure to use an automobile gasoline (regular gasoline or premium gasoline). ­ Never use a gasoline mixture which contains engine oil. Gasoline used: Automobile gasoline (unleaded gasoline) ­ Loosen the tank cap a little so that there will be no difference in atmospheric pressure. ) ­ Wipe well the periphery of the tank cap to prevent foreign matter from entering into the fuel tank. ⭠After refueling , securely tighten the tank cap. If there is any flaw or damage on the tank cap, replace it. The tank cap is consumable, and therefore should be renewed every two to three years. ­ Adjust the strap length so that the cutter blade will be kept parallel with the ground. ­ In an emergency, push the notches (1) at both sides, and you can detach the machine from you. Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machine at this time. Do not allow the machine to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity. [. . . ] WARNING: When draining the fuel, be sure to stop the engine and confirm that the engine cools down. Just after stopping the engine, it may still hot with possibility of burns, inflammability and fire. ATTENTION: When the machine is kept out of operation for a long time, drain up all fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor, and keep it at a dry and clean place. ­ Drain up fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor according to the following procedure: 1) Remove the fuel tank cap, and drain fuel completely. [. . . ]