Makita DBC3310 Owner's And Safety Manual

Makita DBC3310 Owner's And Safety Manual Manual pdf 22 page image

22Periodic maintenanceSuction head in the fuel tankN 21STOPThe felt filter (N/21) of the suction head is used to filter the fueltaken in by the carburetor.A periodical visual inspection of the felt filter should be con-ducted. For this purpose open the tank cap, and use a wirehook to pull out the suction head through the tank opening. Ifthe filter has hardened or is dirty or clogged, replace it (see"Excerpt from the spare-parts list").Insufficient fuel supply can result in the admissible maximumspeed being exceeded. It is therefore important to replace thefelt filter at least every three months to ensure a good fuelsupply to the carburetor.STOPMuffler guardOCheck if the muffler guard (O/22) is in good condition. A bent,broken or missing muffler guard can cause bush fires especi-ally during dry weather conditions.Replace a non-functional muffler immediately!Also check the four clamp rings (O/23) before using thebrushcutter. Replace damaged clamp rings immediately! Thecorrect mounting and positioning of the muffler is essential toguarantee protection against a possible fire hazard from theengine exhaust.2223Shutting down procedure and storageIf you are not planning to use the brushcutter for a period in excess of 6 weeks, it is recommended to observe the followinginstructions:• Perform the servicing operations as described on pages 18 to 24.• Empty the fuel tank and run the engine until the carburetor is dry. Fuels have only a short storage life and can cause sedimentarydeposits in the fuel tank or carburetor.• Remaining fuel in canisters should be used for other engines, or properly disposed of.• Clean and lightly lubricate metallic cutting tools.• Store the brushcutter in a dry place only.• The next time you use the brushcutter, purchase new fuel and prepare the two-stroke mixture as specified.Information about the gear boxP24The gear box (P/24) is provided with a permanant lubricationand consequently does not need any maintenance.However, if large quantities of grease are leaking from thegear box, consult a MAKITA service station.Servicing and maintenanceWe recommend that a comprehensive maintenance and in-spection be performed at regular intervals.Any maintenance or adjustment work not described in thismanual may be performed only by a MAKITA service sta-tion.