Makita EH 450, EH 620 Fuelsirefuelling, Fuel and oil mirture, Handling petroleum products, 1 GAL

FUELSIREFUELLING

Fuel and oil mirture

Inspect the fuel tank and fill with clean, fresh fuelof the proper mixture to assurethe longer life of the tool.

Use the following mixed gas.

Gasoline

: Makita genuine two-stroke engine oil = 50 : 1 or

Gasoline

: Other manufacturer’s two-stroke engine oil =

25 : 1 recommended

FOR CALIFORNIA REGULATION :

THIS EQUIPMENT IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON GASOLINE + TWO-STROKE ENGINE OIL

WHEN MIXING GASOLINE WITH TWO-STROKE ENGINE OIL, USE ONLY GASOLINE WHICH CONTAINS NO ETHANOL OR METHANOL

V P E S OF ALCOHOL). THIS WILL HELP TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO ENGINE FUEL LINES AND OTHER ENGINE PARTS.

DO NOT MIX GASOLINE AND OIL DIRECTLY IN THE FUEL TANK.

IMPORTANT:

Failure to follow proper fuel mix instructions may cause damage to the engine.

- The engine of the hedge Trimmer is a high-efficiency two-stroke

engine.

It is run with a mixture of fuel and two-stroke engine oil. The

engine is designed for unleaded regular fuel with a min. -octane

value of

91 ROZ.

In case no such fuel is available, you can use fuel with a higher

octane value. This will not damage the engine, but may cause

poor operating behaviour.

use of leaded fuel.

A similar situation will

arise from the

To obtain optimum engine operation and to protect your health and

the environment, only unleaded fuel should be used!

- For lubricating the engine use a two-stroke engine oil (quality

grade:TC-3), which is added to the fuel.

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The engine has been designed for

use with MAKITA two-stroke

Instructions on page 4

engine

oil and a mixture ratio of

50:l

only

to

protect the

ObserveAthe Safety

environment.

In

addition, a

long service

life

and a

reliable

operation with

a

minumum

emission of

exhaust gases is

guaranteed. It

is

absolutely essential to observe a mixture ratio

of 50:l

(MAKITA 2-stroke engine

oil), otherwise

the

reliable

function of the Hedge Trimmer cannot be guaranteed.

- The correct mixture ratio:

Mix 50 parts gasoline with 1 part MAKITA 2-stroke engine oil (See

table on the right)

NOTE For preparing the fuel-oil mixture, first mix the entire oil

quantity with half o the fuel required. In an approved can

which meets of

exceeds all local code standards, then add

the remaining fuel.

before filling it into the Hedge

Thoroughly shake the mixture

Trimmer’s tank.

Gasoline

It is not wise to add more engine oil than specified to ensure

50:1

safe operation.

It will only result in a higher production of

combustion

residues which will pollute the environment and

clog the exhaust channel in the cylinder

as

well

as the

muffler.

In addition, the fuel consumption will

rise

and the

performance will decrease.

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, fuel, etc., product degrease your skin. If 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, fuel, etc., comes into your eyes, immediately wash them with clear water. If your eyes are still irritated, see a doctor immediately!

1 GAL	2.6 OZ
2 GAL	6.4OZ

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