User manual MAKITA 2401B

[. . . ] They are of lightweight, handy, compact and represent professional equipment for a great variety of applications. Please read, understand and follow this booklet, which refers in detail to the various points that will demonstrate its outstanding performance. This will assist you to safety obtain the best possible results from your MAKITA Blower. It is very important to understand the following symbols when reading this instructions manual. [. . . ] 1) Follow the procedure below when the engine oil is cold i. Inspection: Set the blower down on a level surface and remove the oil cap. Verify that the oil level is within the upper and lower limit marks on the oil level gauge. If the oil is not up to the 100mL level, fill up with new oil. Adding Oil: Set the blower down on a level surface and remove the oil cap. Fill the oil up to the upper limit of the oil level gauge. 2) On average, engine oil normally needs to be added after every 20 hours of operation. This interval for every change in oil corresponds to refueling the blower approximately 10-15 times. 3) Please change the oil whenever it becomes dirty or significantly changes color. Recommended oil: Makita genuine oil or SAE10W-30 oil of API type SF grade or better (4 stroke motor oil for automobiles) Oil capacity: Approximately 0. If the blower is not stored in an upright position, the oil may flow from the level gauge into the engine and give a false reading when checking the oil level. The tank cap is consumable, and therefore should be renewed every two to three years. Never attempt engine start in a place where the fuel has been supplied. When starting the engine, keep a distance of at least 3 m. Exhaust gas from the engine has toxic consequences. Do not operate the engine in a poorly-ventilated place, such as in a tunnel, building, etc. - Operating the engine in the poorly-ventilated place may cause poisoning by exhaust gas. In case of detection of any abnormality in sound, odor, vibration after start, stop the engine immediately and carry out inspection. - If the engine is operated without attending such abnormality, an accident may occur. Confirm that the engine stops when the stop switch is set to "O" position. 1) When the engine is cold, or when the fuel it refueled (1) Set this machine on a flat space. (4) Continue to push the primer pump until fuel enters into the primer pump. [. . . ] Blowing air is taken in from the air inlet net When airflow has dropped down during operation, stop engine and inspect the air inlet net for blocking by obstacles. Note that failure to remove any such obstacles may result in the engine becoming overheated and damaged. WARNING : Never use the blower without the net of the blower. Before each use, check that the net is attached in place and is free from any damage. [. . . ]