User manual MAKITA 2401B

[. . . ] Please read, understand and follow this booklet, which refers in detail to the various points that will demonstrate its outstanding performance. This will assist you to safety obtain the best possible results from your MAKITA Blower. It is very important to understand the following symbols when reading this instructions manual. Hot surfaces - Burns to fingers or hands To ensure correct and safe operation, the user must read, understand and follow this instruction manual to assure familiarity with the handling of the blower (1). [. . . ] Tug strongly at the strap to make sure that the strap is secure and will not come undone. Quick-disconnect spring hook Caution: Please make sure that strap is attached with the folded tip facing outwards. If the strap is used with the outside of the strap facing in, there is the risk that the strap may come loose causing the operator to drop the blower. Inspection: Set the blower down on a level surface and remove the oil cap. Verify that the oil level is within the upper and lower limit marks on the oil level gauge. Adding Oil: Set the blower down on a level surface and remove the oil cap. 2) On average, engine oil normally needs to be added after every 20 hours of operation. This interval for every change in oil corresponds to refueling the blower approximately 10-15 times. 3) Please change the oil whenever it becomes dirty or significantly changes color. Recommended oil: Makita genuine oil or SAE10W-30 oil of API type SF grade or better (4 stroke motor oil for automobiles) Oil capacity: Approximately 0. If the blower is not stored in an upright position, the oil may flow from the level gauge into the engine and give a false reading when checking the oil level. 1) When the engine is cold, or when the fuel it refueled (1) Set this machine on a flat space. (4) Continue to push the primer pump until fuel enters into the primer pump. (6) Hold the element cover with a left hand to prevent the engine from moving, settle down to take the stable position. (7) Pull out slowly the starter handle till a certain resistance is felt. Return the starter handle backward once from this position, then pull it out with force. The carburetor is the adjustment being completed at the time of factory shipment. Adjustment becomes necessary, please consult your dealership or an authorized service agent. If it is necessary to change the rotation speed, regulate the adjusting screw, with Phillips screwdriver. Turn the adjusting screw to the right, and the engine rotation will increase. Turn the adjusting screw to the left, and the engine rotation will drop. Adjust the shoulder strap to a length that is comfortable to work while carrying the blower. [. . . ] (3) Checking the spark plug The clearance between two electrodes of spark plug (see the figure left) is 0. Clogged fuel filter may cause difficulty of start-up or failure of engine speed increase. (3) If the fuel filter surface is contaminated, clean it with gasoline. Foul gasoline must be disposed of according to the method specified by each local authority. [. . . ]