Before Starting The Engine - Makita EB7660TH Instruction Manual

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CAUTION:
and wait for the engine to cool down. Otherwise skin burn may
result.
NOTICE:
Use of deteriorated oil will cause irregular start-up.
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
Check the oil gauge. Make sure that the oil level is within the upper
new oil.
color. (Refer to "Replacing engine oil" for the oil change procedure
and frequency.)
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
4-stroke engine oil)
Oil capacity
Approximately 220 ml
NOTICE:
face. The oil gauge does not indicate correct amount of oil if the
NOTICE:
from the breather of the air cleaner and make surrounding parts
dirty, or white smoke may appear due to burning oil.
Wipe spilled oil with a rag.
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Excessive oil may spill
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Fuel supply
WARNING:
When refuelling, stop the engine and wait for
the engine to cool down.
result.
WARNING:
near the place of fuel supply.
WARNING:
ble place. Refuel in good light and visibility.
WARNING:
Open the fuel tank cap slowly. The fuel may be
spilled out by internal pressure.
WARNING:
Take care not to spill the fuel. Wipe spilled fuel.
WARNING:
Carry out fuel supply in a well-ventilated place.
WARNING:
Refuel at open clear place.
WARNING:
Handle the fuel with care.
CAUTION:
Fuel sticking to the skin or entering an eye may
cause allergies or irritation. When any physical abnormality is
detected, consult the medical specialist immediately.
NOTICE:
DO NOT put oil in the fuel tank.
Fuel
WARNING:
Keep the machine and tank at a cool place free
from direct sunshine.
WARNING:
Never keep the fuel in a car.
The engine is a four-stroke engine. Be sure to use an automobile gas-
oline (regular gasoline or premium gasoline).
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline mixed with any oil such as 2
stroke oil or motor oil. Otherwise, it causes excessive carbon
accumulation or mechanical troubles.
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:
replace it.
CAUTION:
The tank cap wears out in course of time. Replace
it every two to three years.
NOTICE:
1. Loosen the tank cap a little to release the tank pressure.
2. Detach the tank cap, and refuel, with discharging air by tilting the
to the top of the tank.
3. After refuelling, securely tighten the tank cap.
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