Fuels/Refuelling; Handling Fuel - Makita RBL500 Original Bedienungsanleitung

FUELS/REFUELLING

Handling fuel

Utmost care is required when handling fuel. Fuel may contain
substances similar to solvents. Refuel either in a well ventilated
room 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
and for an extended period of time, it will desiccate. 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 and oil mixture
The engine of the blower is a high-efficiency two-stroke engine. It
is run with a mixture of fuel and two-stroke engine oil. The engine
is designed to use unleaded regular fuel 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.
A similar situation will arise from the use of leaded fuel. To obtain
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 MAKITA two-stroke engine oil at mixture ratio of 50:1
to protect the environment. In addition, a long service life and
reliable operation with a minimumm emission of exhaust gasses
is assured. It is absolutely essential to observe a mixture ratio of
50:1 MAKITA 2-stroke engine oil. Otherwise reliable function of the
blower cannot be guaranteed.
The correct mixture ratio
Gasoline: Makita genuine two-stroke engine oil = 50 : 1 or
Gasoline: Other manufacturer's two-stroke engine oil = 25 : 1
recommended (see table on right)
NOTE: For preparing the fuel-oil mixture first mix the entire oil
quantity with hall of the fuel required in an approved can
which meets or exceeds alt local code standards, then add
the remaining fuel. Thoroughly shake the mixture before
filing it into the blower 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
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before refuelling.
Thoroughly clean the area around the fuel filler cap to prevent
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dirt from getting into the fuel tank.
Unscrew the fuel filler cap and fill the tank with fuel.
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Tightly screw on the fuel filler cap.
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Clean the fuel filler cap and tank after refuelling!
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Wipe up any fuel spillage.
Storage of fuel
Fuel cannot be stored for an unlimited period of time. Purchase
only the quantity required for a 4 weeks 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 4.
Gasoline
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