User manual MAKITA MS246-4UE

[. . . ] 4 CE Important: Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the Petrol Brushcutter into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations! English (Original instructions) Table of Contents Page Thank you very much for purchasing the DOLMAR Petrol Brushcutter. We are pleased to recommend to you the DOLMAR Petrol Brushcutter which is the result of a long development programme and many years of knowledge and experience. Please read this booklet which refers in detail to the various points that will demonstrate its outstanding performance. [. . . ] 14 ● Do not replace oil with the engine in a tilted position. Note ● Filling with oil while engine is tilted leads to overfilling which causes oil contamination and/or white smoke. Point 2 in Replacement of oil: “If oil spills out” – oil spills out between the fuel tank and engine main unit, the oil is sucked into through the cooling air intake port, which will If contaminate the engine. Be sure to wipe out spilt oil before start of operation. REFUELING Handling of fuel It is necessary to handle fuel with utmost care. fuel may contain substances similar to solvents. Refueling must be performed in a sufficiently ventilated room or in the open air. Never inhale fuel vapor, and keep fuel away from you. fuel may contain substances similar to solvents. If fuel enters into the eye, clean the eye with fresh water. If your eye remains still irritated, consult your doctor. Storage period of fuel Fuel should be used up within a period of 4 weeks, even if it is kept in a special container in a well-ventilated shade. If a special container is not used or if the container is not covered, fuel may deteriorate in one day. STORAGE OF MACHINE AND REFILL TANK – Never keep the fuel in the cabin or trunk. € Keep the machine and tank at a cool place free from direct sunshine. fuel The engine is a four-stroke engine. Be sure to use an automobile gasoline (regular gasoline or premium gasoline). Points for fuel – Never use a gasoline mixture which contains engine oil. Refueling WARNING: INFLAMMABLES STRICTLY PROHIBITED Gasoline used: Automobile gasoline (unleaded gasoline) – Loosen the tank cap a little so that there will be no difference in atmospheric pressure. € Detach the tank cap, and refuel, discharging air by tilting the fuel tank so that the refuel port will be oriented upward. (Never refill fuel full to the oil refill port. ) – Wipe well the periphery of the tank cap to prevent foreign matter from entering into the fuel tank. [. . . ] (In this case, pay full attention to prevent the machine from falling. ) Never store the machine with the cutter blade edge oriented downward. € Keep the drained fuel in a special container in a well-ventilated shade. Drain fuel Humidity Attention after long-time storage – Before startup after long-time shutdown, be sure to replace oil (refer to P 20). [. . . ]