User manual MAKITA MS246-4CE

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] € For reference, the oil refill time is about 10h (10 times or 10 tanks of oil refill). If the oil changes in color or mixes with dirt, replace it with new one. (For the interval and method of replacement, refer to P 20) Recommended oil: SAE 10W-30 oil of API Classification, Class SF or higher (4-stroke engine for automobile) Oil volume: Approx. 08L Note: f the engine is not kept upright, oil may go into around the engine, and may be refilled excessively. I If the oil is filled above the limit, the oil may be contaminated or may catch fire with white smoke. Point 1 in Replacement of oil: “Oil gauge” – Remove dust or dirt near the oil refill port, and detach the oil gauge. Otherwise, any sand or dust adhering to the oil gauge may cause irregular oil circulation or wear on the engine parts, which will result in troubles. 2 Oil pipe External mark (lower limit) Top up with oil until oil level reaches internal stepped section (upper limit). 3 The area between the external upper and lower limits is transparent, so oil level can be checked externally against these marks. 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. REFUELING Handling of fuel It is necessary to handle fuel with utmost care. Refueling must be performed in a sufficiently ventilated room or in the open air. 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. 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. ) – Wipe well the periphery of the tank cap to prevent foreign matter from entering into the fuel tank. [. . . ] 22 STORAGE WARNING:  hen draining the fuel, be sure to stop the engine and confirm that the engine cools W down. Just after stopping the engine, it may still hot with possibility of burns, inflammability and fire. € Drain up fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor according to the following procedure: 1)  emove the fuel tank cap, and drain fuel completely. R If there is any foreign matter remaining in the fuel tank, remove it completely. [. . . ]