BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Checking and refill of engine oil
When refilling with engine oil, stop the engine
CAUTION:
and wait for the engine to cool down. Otherwise skin burn may
result.
Use of deteriorated oil will cause irregular start-up.
NOTICE:
Remove dust or dirt near the oil refill port before
NOTICE:
detaching the oil cap. Also, keep the detached oil cap free of
sand or dust. Otherwise, any sand or dust adhering to the oil cap
may cause irregular oil circulation or wear on the engine parts,
which will result in troubles.
► 1. Oil gauge 2. Upper limit mark 3. 100 ml level 4. Lower limit
mark
Inspection
Put the blower on a flat surface and remove the oil cap.
Check the oil gauge. Make sure that the oil level is within the upper
and lower limit marks. If the oil is not up to the 100 ml level, fill up with
new oil.
Change the oil whenever it becomes dirty or significantly changes
color. (Refer to "Replacing engine oil" for the oil change procedure
and frequency.)
Refill
Put the blower on a flat surface and remove the oil cap.
Fill the oil up to the upper limit of the oil level gauge.
On average, engine oil needs to be added after every 20 hours of
operation (every 10 – 15 refuellings).
Recommended oil
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Makita/Dolmar genuine 4-stroke engine oil or
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API grade SF class or higher, SAE 10W-30 oil (automobile
4-stroke engine oil)
Oil capacity
Approximately 220 ml
Store the blower in an upright position on flat sur-
NOTICE:
face. The oil gauge does not indicate correct amount of oil if the
blower is leaned and oil is flown into the engine. It may result in
filling too much oil.
Do not fill with excessive oil. Excessive oil may spill
NOTICE:
from the breather of the air cleaner and make surrounding parts
dirty, or white smoke may appear due to burning oil.
After refilling with oil
Wipe spilled oil with a rag.
Fuel supply
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engine to cool down. Otherwise ignition, a fire, or skin burns may result.
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of fire to prevent ignition or a fire. Never bring the fire (smok-
ing, etc.) near the fuel supply.
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unstable surface. Refuel in good light and visibility.
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out due to internal pressure.
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cause allergies or irritation. If any physical abnormalities are
detected, consult the medical specialist immediately.
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Fuel
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of direct sunlight.
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This engine is a 4-stroke engine. Be sure to use automobile gasoline
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(regular gasoline or premium gasoline).
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4
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oil or motor oil. Doing so can cause excessive carbon accumula-
tion or mechanical problems.
NOTE: Keep fuel in a special container in a well-ventilated and
shaded area. Use fuel within a period of 4 weeks. Otherwise,
fuel may deteriorate in one day.
Refuelling method
CAUTION:
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cap every two to three years.
NOTICE:
1.
2.
tilting the fuel tank so that the refuel port is oriented upward. DO NOT
fill up to the top.
3.
OPERATION
Starting the engine
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performed. Doing so may cause ignition or a fire. When starting the
engine, maintain a distance of at least 3 meters from refueling site.
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operate the engine in a poorly-ventilated location, such as in a
tunnel, building, etc. Operating the engine in a poorly-ventilated
location may cause poisoning by exhaust gas.
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after starting, stop the engine immediately and inspect it. If the engine
is operated without attending to such problems, an accident may occur.
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burn may result.
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starting the engine.
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switch is set to "O" position.
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When refuelling, stop the engine and wait for the
The engine must be refueled in a location free
Refuel on a flat surface. Do not refuel on an
Open the fuel tank cap slowly. The fuel may spill
Take care not to spill the fuel. Wipe up spilled fuel.
Refuel the engine in a well-ventilated place.
Refuel in an open, empty location.
Handle the fuel with care.
Fuel adhering to the skin or entering an eye may
DO NOT put oil in the fuel tank.
Keep the machine and tank in a cool place out
Never keep fuel in a car.
Never use gasoline mixed with oil, such as 2-stroke
If the tank cap is damaged or flawed, replace it.
The tank cap wears over time. Replace the tank
DO NOT put fuel in the oil fill port.
Loosen the tank cap a little to release the tank pressure.
Detach the tank cap, and refuel gently, while discharging air by
After refuelling, securely tighten the tank cap.
Never attempt to start the engine where refueling is
Exhaust gas from the engine is toxic. Do not
If you detect any strange sounds, odor, or vibrations
Do not touch hot engine cover. Otherwise skin
Be sure that there are no fuel leaks before
Make sure that the engine stops when the stop