User manual MAKITA MS335-4C

[. . . ] 4 C Important: Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the Petrol Brushcutter into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations! English 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. [. . . ] 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 – Keep the machine and tank at a cool place free from direct sunshine. € Never keep the fuel in the cabin or trunk. 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. – 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. Fuel tank cap Fuel upper limit Fuel tank 14 CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINE Attachment of shoulder strap – Adjust the strap length so that the cutter blade will be kept parallel with the ground. 4 C – 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: Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all could result in serious bodily injury or DEATH. 4 U – In an emergency, push the notches (2) at both sides, and you can detach the machine from you. [. . . ] (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. Attention after long-time storage – Before startup after long-time shutdown, be sure to replace oil (refer to P 18). [. . . ]