Before Use - Makita EA3600F Instruction Manual

BEFORE USE

WARNING:
• AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT. Mineral oil products degrease your skin. If
your skin comes in contact with these substances repeatedly and for an extended
period of time, it may dry your skin. Various skin diseases may result. In addition,
allergic reactions are known to occur. Eyes can be irritated by contact with oil. If
oil comes into your eyes, immediately wash them with clear water. If your eyes
are still irritated, see a doctor immediately.
Fuel
CAUTION:
• Be especially careful when handling gasoline.
• Do not smoke. Keep tool well away from open flames, spark, or fire (explosion
hazard).
Fuel mixture
This tool is powered by a high-performance air-cooled two stroke engine. It runs on
a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine oil.
The engine is designed for unleaded regular gasoline with a min. octane value of
91 RON (89 AKI), and ethanol contained no more than 10%. In case no such fuel
is available, you can use fuel with a higher octane value. This will not affect the
engine.
Model EA3601FG accepts Brazilian gasoline (E25).
In order to obtain an optimum engine output and to protect your health and
the environment use unleaded fuel only.
To lubricate the engine, use synthetic oil for two-stroke air-cooled engines (Makita
genuine oil or quality grade JASO FC (ISO EGC) or upper). Mix engine oil with fuel.
CAUTION:
• Do not use ready-mixed fuel from petrol stations.
The correct mixture ratio: 50:1 i.e. mix 50 parts gasoline with 1 part oil.
NOTE:
• For preparing the fuel-oil mixture first mix the entire oil quantity with half of the
fuel required, then add the remaining fuel. Thoroughly shake the mixture before
filling it into the chain saw tank.
Do not add more engine oil than specified. Incorrect mixture ratio of oil results in
making more polluting combustion residues. It also causes clog exhaust channel
in the cylinder and muffler, and causes poor performance and excessive fuel
consumption.
The Storage of Fuel
Fuels have a limited storage life. Fuel mixtures age through evaporation, especially
at high temperatures. Aged fuel and fuel mixtures can cause starting problems and
damage the engine. Purchase only that amount of fuel, which will be consumed
over the next few months. At high temperatures, once fuel has been mixed it should
be used up in 6-8 weeks.
Preserve fuel only in proper containers, in dry, cool, secure locations.
Chain oil
Use oil with adhesive additive for lubricating the chain and guide bar. The adhesive
additive prevents the oil from being flung off the chain too quickly.
We recommend the use of Makita genuine chain oil or chain oil which is bio-
degradable in order to protect the environment. The use of bio-degradable oil may
even be required by local regulations.
Bio-degradable oil is stable only for a limited period of time. Use it within 2 years
from the date of manufacture (printed on the container).
Important note on bio‑degradable chain oils
If you are not planning to use the saw again for an extended period of time, empty
the oil tank and put in a small amount of regular engine oil (SAE 30), and then run
the saw for a time. This is necessary to flush out all remaining bio-degradable oil
from the oil tank, oil-feed system, chain and guide bar, as many such oils tend to
leave sticky residues over time, which can cause damage to the oil pump or other
parts.
NEVER USE WASTE OIL
Waste oil is very dangerous for the environment.
Waste oil contains high amounts of carcinogenic substances.
Residues in waste oil result in extreme wear and scuff at the oil pump and the
sawing device.
In case of damage caused by using waste oil or inappropriate chain oil the product
warranty will be void.
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