Fuels/Refuelling - Makita RBC420E Original Bedienungsanleitung

Fuels/Refuelling

Handling petroleum products
Utmost care is required when handling fuel. Fuel may contain substances similar to
solvents. Refuel either in a well ventilated area or outdoors. Do not inhale fuel
vapors, avoid any contact of fuel or oil with your skin.
Mineral oil products degrease your skin. If your skin comes in contact with these
substances repeatedly or for an extended period of time, various skin diseases may
result. In addition, allergic reactions are known to occur. Eyes can be irritated by
contact with oil, fuel etc. If oil comes into your eyes, immediately wash them with
clear water. If your eyes are still irritated, see a doctor immediately!
Fuel and oil mixture
The engine of the brush cutter or the string trimmer is a high- efficiency two-stroke
engine. It is run with a mixture of fuel and two- stroke engine. The engine is designed
to use unleaded regular fuel and with a min. octane value of 91 RON. Regular
unleaded. If no such fuel is available, you can use fuel with a higher octane value.
This will not affect the engine, but may cause poor operating behavior.
Optimum engine performance and to protect your health and the environment, only
unleaded fuel should be used!
For engine lubrication use a two-stroke engine oil (quality grade: TSC-3), which is
added to the fuel. The engine has been designed to use MAKlTA two-stroke engine
oil at mixture ratio of 25:1 to protect the environment. In addition, a long service life
and reliable operation with a minimum emission of exhaust gasses is assured. It is
absolutely essential to observe a mixture ratio of 25:1 MAKITA 2-stroke engine oil.
Otherwise reliable function of the brush cutter or the string trimmer cannot be
guaranteed.
The correct mixture ratio:
25 parts gasoline with 1 part MAKITA genuine 2-stroke engine oil (see table on right).
NOTE: For preparing the fuel-oil mixture first mix the entire oil quantity with
half of the fuel required in an approved can which meets or exceeds all
local code standards, then add the remaining fuel. Thoroughly shake
the mixture before filling it into the brush cutter or the grass trimmer
tank. It is not wise to add more engine oil than specified to ensure safe
operation. This will only result in a higher production of combustion
residues which will pollute the environment and clog the exhaust
channel in the cylinder, the spark plugs as well as the muffler. In
addition, fuel consumption will rise and the performance will be
decreased.
Refuelling
Never perform refuelling operations in a closed, unventilated area.
The engine must be switched off!
- Thoroughly clean the area around the gas cap, to prevent dirt from getting into the
fuel tank.
- Unscrew the gas cap, and fill the tank with fuel.
- Never fill the fuel tank to the very top.
- Securely screw on the gas cap.
- Wipe the gas cap and tank with an absorbent after refuelling. Allow cloths to dry
and discard in a proper container.
Storage of fuel
Fuel cannot be stored for an unlimited period of time. Purchase only the quantity
required for a 4 week operating period. Only use approved fuel storage containers.
WARNING: Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Use extreme caution
when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do not smoke or bring any fire
or flame near the fuel.
Observe the Safety Instructions on
page 5.
(premium unleaded)
1,000 cm
5,000 cm
10,000 cm
15
Gasoline
+
3
(1 liter)
3
(5 liters) 200 cm
3
(10 liters) 400 cm
25:1
3
40 cm
3
3