Makita RBL250 Original Instruction Manual

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11Fuels/RefuellingHandling petroleum productsUtmost care is required when handling fuel. Fuel may contain substancessimilar to solvents. Refuel either in a well ventilated area or outdoors. Donot inhale fuel vapers, avoid any contact of fuel or oil with your skin.Mineral oil, fuel, etc., products degrease your skin. If your skin comes incontact with these substances repeatedly and for an extended period oftime, various skin diseases may result. In addition, allergic reactions areknown to occur. Eyes can be irritated by contact with oil, fuel, etc.If oil comes into eyes, immediately wash them with clear water. If your eyesare still irritated, see a doctor immediately!Fuel and oil mixtureThe engine of the blower is a high-efficiency two-stroke engine. It is run witha mixture of fuel and two-stroke engine oil. The engine is designed to useunleaded regular fuel with a min. octane value of 91 RON. If no such fuelis available, you can use fuel with a higher octane value. This will not affectthe engine, but may cause poor operating behavior.A similar situation will arise from the use of leaded fuel. To obtain optimumengine performance and to protect your health and the environment, onlyunleaded fuel should be used!For engine lubrication use a two-stroke engine oil (quality grade: TC-3),which is added to the fuel. The engine has been designed to use MAKITAtwo-stroke engine oil at mixture ratio of 50:1 to protect the environment. Inaddition, a long service life and reliable operation with a minimum emissionof exhaust gasses is assured. It is absolutely essential to observe a mixtureratio of 50:1 MAKITA 2-stroke engine oil. Otherwise reliable function of theblower cannot be guaranteed.The correct mixture ratio:Mix 50 parts gasoline with 1 part MAKITA -stroke engine oil (see table onright).NOTE: For preparing the fuel-oil mixture first mix the entireoil quantity with half of the fuel required in an ap-proved can which meets or exceeds all local codestandards, then add the remaining fuel. Thoroughlyshake the mixture before filling it into the blower tank.It is not wise to add more engine oil than specified toensure safe operation. This will only result in a higherproduction of combustion residues which will pollutethe environment and clog the exhaust channel in thecylinder, the spark plugs as well as the muffler. In ad-dition, fuel consumption will rise and the performancewill be decreased.RefuellingNever perform refuelling operations in a closed, unventilated area.The engine must be stopped and cooled down!Thoroughly clean the area around the gas cap, to prevent dirt from get-ting into the fuel tank.Unscrew the gas cap and fill the tank with fuel.Never fill the fuel tank to the very top.Security screw on the gas cap.Wipe the screw plug and tank with an adsorbent after refuelling!Allow cloths to dry and discard in a proper container.Storage of fuelFuel cannot be stored for an unlimited period of time. Purchase only thequantity required for a 4 week operating period. Only use approved fuelstorage containers.–––––GasolinePremium unleaded 50:11,000 cm (1 liter)5,000 cm (5 liters)10,000 cm (10 liters)0 cm100 cm00 cmObserve the Safety Instructions on page 4.