Correct Handling Of Machine - Makita PE3450H Manual De Instrucciones

Refueling
1) Keep the engine in horizontal position.
2) Loosen the fuel tank cap a little to release the tank pressure.
3) Detach the fuel tank cap, and refuel. DO NOT fill fuel up to the top of the tank.
4) After refueling, securely tighten the fuel tank cap.
– Wipe the outside of the fuel tank cap to prevent debris from entering into the fuel tank.
– If there is any flaw or damage on the fuel tank cap, replace it.
– The fuel tank cap wears out in course of time. Replace it every two to three years.
– DO NOT put fuel in the oil fill port.

CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINE

UNDERSTANDING KICKBACK
The operation of the earth auger involves engine torque being transmitted and multiplied by the transmission to the auger bit. The energy is then
used to dig holes. But to every force, there is always a reaction force in the opposite direction. Thus, if the auger bit contacts a buried obstruction,
the operator feels the left side of the handle of the earth auger being "thrusted" toward him. This "thrusting" force experienced by the operator is
called kickback. The speed that the handle moves (and magnitude of the resulting impact force) is directly proportional to the amount and speed
of the kickback force experienced by the operator.
Under certain operating conditions, striking a buried obstruction may produce a sudden kickback force to the hip or leg areas. It is possible that
this kickback force may have the magnitude to "throw" the operator from the earth auger. The operator must maintain physical and mental alert-
ness and be prepared to deal with this phenomenon.
BACK CARE / PROPER LIFTING INFORMATION
During the hole digging process, the operator is required to lift the earth auger and auger bit with numerous repetitions. Applying proper lifting
techniques minimizes fatigue and back-related injuries.
Keep the following instructions in mind to reduce the risk of back-related injuries.
1) Maintain proper body weight.
2) Maintain good posture while walking or sitting.
3) Be conscious of how you twist and bend your body while digging. Twisting and bending the wrong way may exert too much pressure on one
side of your vertebrae.
4) Always use proper lifting techniques as described below.
5) Develop a consistent exercise routine.
6) Quit or reduce your use of tobacco. Smoking reduces the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the discs that cushion the vertebrae.
Fuel
upper level
10
Fuel tank cap