Makita EBH340U Point 2 in Replacement of Oil If oil spills out, Handling of Fuel, Points for Fuel

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Point 2 in Replacement of Oil: “If oil spills out”

If oil spills out between the fuel tank and engine main unit, the oil is sucked into through the cooling air intake port, which will contaminate the engine. Be sure to wipe out spilt oil before start of operation.

REFUELING

Handling of Fuel

It is necessary to handle fuel with utmost care. Fuel may contain substances similar to solvents. Refueling must be performed in a sufficiently ventilated room or in the open air. Never inhale fuel vapor, and keep fuel away from you. If you touch fuel repeatedly or for a long time, the skin becomes dry, which may cause skin disease or allergy. If fuel enters into the eye, clean the eye with fresh water. If your eye remains still irritated, consult your doctor.

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

Keep the machine and tank at a cool place free from direct sunshine.

Never keep the fuel in the cabin or trunk.

Fuel

The engine is a four-stroke engine. Be sure to use an automobile gasoline (regular gasoline or premium gasoline).

Points for Fuel

Never use a gasoline mixture which contains engine oil. Otherwise, it will cause excessive carbon accumulation or mechanical troubles.

Use of deteriorated oil will cause irregular startup.

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. (Never refill fuel full to the oil refill port.)

Wipe well the periphery of the tank cap to prevent foreign matter from entering into the fuel tank.

After refueling, securely tighten the tank cap.

￿If there is any flaw or damage on the tank cap, replace it.

￿The tank cap is consumable, and therefore should be renewed every two to three years.

Fuel tank cap

Fuel upper limit

Fuel tank

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Contents EBH340U Assembly of engine and shaft Table of ContentsSymbols General Instructions Safety InstructionsIntended use of the machine Personal protective equipmentStarting up the brush cutter Meters RefuellingCutting Tools Method of operationKickback When asking for help, please give the following information Maintenance instructionsNever straighten or weld damaged cutting tools First AidEBH340U Technical DataDesignation of Parts Assembly of Engine and Shaft Mounting of Handle Mounting of Control Cable Connection of Switch CordMounting of Protector Mounting of cutter blade Mounting of Cutter BladeBefore Start of Operation Point 1 in Replacement of Oil Oil GaugeInspection and Refill of Engine Oil If oil adheres around this tip, refill new oilHandling of Fuel Point 2 in Replacement of Oil If oil spills outStorage Period of Fuel FuelStarting Points in Operation and HOW to StopCorrect Handling of Machine Startup after warm-up operation Stopping Adjustment of LOW-SPEED Rotation IdlingResharpening the Cutting Tool Servicing Instructions Replacement of Engine OILPoints on OIL Points in Handling Air Cleaner Element Cleaning of AIR CleanerChecking the Spark Plug Supply of Grease to Gear CaseReplacement of Fuel Pipe Cleaning of Fuel FilterCleaning of Parts Replacement of Gaskets and PackingsStorage Fault location Before After Daily Troubleshooting Immediately Stop engineRun engine at idling Set choke lever To CloseMemo Memo 885002-5