12Checking and Refilling Engine Oil1.Follow the procedure below when the engine oil is cold i.e. the mist blower has1)not been running.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 onthe oil level gauge. If the oil is not up to the 100 mL level, fill up withnew oil.Adding Oil: Set the mist blower down on a level surface and remove the oil cap.•Fill the oil up to the upper limit of the oil level gauge.On average, engine oil normally needs to be added after every 20 hours of2)operation. This interval for every change in oil corresponds to refueling the mistblower approximately 10-15 times.Please change the oil whenever it becomes dirty or significantly changes color.3)(Refer to P. 23 for the oil change procedure and frequency.)Recommended oil: MAKITA genuine oil or SAE10W-30 oil of API type SF grade orbetter (4 stroke motor oil for automobiles)Oil capacity: Approximately 0.22 L (220 ml)CAUTION:If the mist 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. This may result in inadvertently overfilling whenever adding engine oil. Always store in an upright position.If the upper oil level limit is exceeded, this can result in the oil becoming dirty and white smoke from burning excess oil.•Check Point #1: Concerning the oil cap when adding oilWipe off dirt and grime around the opening before removing the oil cap.•Remove the oil cap and place it on a clean surface so that it does not accumulate any sand, dirt, or other foreign bodies. These may stick•to the cap and adulterate the engine oil if proper care is not taken. Dirty oil containing sand, dirt, or foreign bodies may cause excessivewear on the engine due to improper lubrication and result in a breakdown.BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINEOillevelgaugeRemain100 mlLower limitUpper limit4. Set two 76 mm diameter bands (3) on the pipe loosely (those bands are used fortightening the swivel pipe and straight pipe, and tightening the solution dischargelever later).Assemble the second nozzle (9) with straight pipe (6).Tighten them with another 76 mm diameter band (3).(1)(2)(10) (11)(3) (6)(3)(1)(3)(6)(3)(9)5. Put the solution discharge lever (10) onto the pipe.Make sure that the open side of the lever’s base (11) faces the swivel pipe.Tighten them with the 76 mm diameter band (3).And then, tighten the swivel pipe (1) and straight pipe (6) with another the 76 mmdiameter band (3).6. Make sure all clamps are tight.Adjusting and securing the control handle1. Put the machine on your back and adjust the shoulder strap (see “Adjusting theshoulder strap”).2. Slide the control handle (1) along the tube to the most comfortable position.3. Secure the control handle by turning the knob (2).