Makita ER2650LH Original Instruction Manual

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14CAUTION: Before doing any work on the equipment, always stop the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug (see “checking thespark plug”).Always wear protective gloves!To ensure a long service life and to avoid any damage to the equipment, the following servicing operations should be performed at regularintervals.Daily checkup and maintenanceBefore operation, check the machine for loose screws or missing parts. Pay particular attention to the tightness of the nylon cutting head.–Before operation, always check for clogging of the cooling air passage and the cylinder insέ–Clean them if necessary.Perform the following work daily after use:–Clean the equipment externally and inspect for damage.•Clean the air ilterέ When working under extremely dusty conditions, clean the ilter the several times a dayέ•Check the nylon cutting head for damage and make sure it is irmly mountedέ•Check that there is suficient difference between idling and engagement speed to ensure that the cutting attachment is at a standstill while•the engine is idling (if necessary reduce idling speed).If under idling conditions the tool should still continue to run, consult your nearest Authorized Service Agent.Check the functioning of the I-O switch, the lock-off lever, the throttle lever, and the lock button.–SERVICING INSTRUCTIONSREPLACEMENT OF ENGINE OILDeteriorated engine oil will shorten the life of the engine. Be sure to check the oil and level regularly.ATTENTION: In general, the engine main unit and engine oil still remain hot just after the engine is stopped. In replacement of oil,make sure that the engine main unit and engine oil are suficiently cooled downέ τtherwise, there may remain a riskof scald.NOTEμ If the oil illed above the limit, it may be contaminated or may catch ire with white smoke.Interval of replacement: After irst βί operating hours, followed by every ηί operating hoursέRecommended oil: SAE1ίWάγί oil of API Classiication Sό Class or higher (ζάstroke engine oil for automobile)In replacement, perform the following procedure.1) Make sure that the fuel tank cap is tightened securely.2) Place large container (pan, etc.) under drain hole.Fuel tank capOil capOil cap3) Remove drain bolt and then remove oil cap to drain out oil from drain hole.At this time, be sure not to lose drain bolt’s gasket, or get dirty any of theremoved components.4) Once all the oil has been drained, install gasket and drain bolt, and tightlysecure drain bolt, so that it will not loosen and cause leaks.* Use cloth to fully wipe off any oil attached to bolt and equipment.Drain boltGasketDrain holeAlternative draining methodRemove oil cap, tilt the equipment toward oil iller hole, and drain out oilέCollect oil in container.