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Fuel
CAUTION:
This saw is powered by mineral-oil products
(gasoline and
oil)
.
Be especially careful when handling gasoline.
Avoid all
ß
ame or
Þ
re. Do not smoke (explosion hazard).
Fuel mixture
This tool is powered by a high-performance air-cooled two-
stroke engine. It runs on a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke
engine oil.
The engine is designed for unleaded regular gasoline with a min.
octane value of 91 ROZ. In case no such fuel is available, you
can use fuel with a higher octane value. This will not affect the
engine.
In order to obtain an optimum engine output and to protect
your health and the environment use unleaded fuel only.
To lubricate the engine, use a synthetic oil for two-stroke air-
cooled engines (quality grade JASO FC or ISO EGD), which
has to be added to the fuel. The engine has been designed for
use of MAKITA high-performance two-stroke engine oil and a
mixture ratio of only 50:1 to protect the environment. In addition,
a long service life and reliable operation with a minimum emission
of exhaust gases are ensured.
MAKITA high-performance two-stroke engine oil is available in the
following sizes to suit your individual requirements:
100 ml
order number 980 008 606
1 l
order number 980 008 607
In case MAKITA high-performance two-stroke engine oil is not
available, it is urgently recommended to use a mixture ratio of
50:1 with other two-stroke engine oils (quality grade: JASO FC or
ISO EGD), as otherwise optimum operation of the engine cannot
be guaranteed.
Caution: Do not use ready-mixed fuel from petrol stations.
The correct mixture ratio:
50:1
when using MAKITA high-performance two-stroke engine
oil, i. e. mix 50 parts gasoline with 1 part oil.
50:1
when using other synthetic two-stroke engine oils
(quality grade JASO FC or ISO EGD), i. e. mix 50 parts
gasoline with 1 part oil.
NOTE:
For preparing the fuel-oil mixture
Þ
rst mix the entire oil
quantity with half of the fuel required, then add the remaining
fuel. Thoroughly shake the mixture before
Þ
lling it into the chain
saw tank.
Caution
: Open the tank cap carefully, as pressure might have
built up inside!
It is not wise to add more engine oil than speci
Þ
ed
to ensure safe operation. This will only result in a
higher production of combustion residues which
will pollute the environment and clog the exhaust
channel in the cylinder as well as the muf
ß
er. In ad-
dition, fuel consumption will rise and performance
will decrease.
The Storage of Fuel
Fuels have a limited storage life. Fuel and fuel mixtures
age through evaporation, especially at high tempera-
tures. Aged fuel and fuel mixtures can cause starting
problems and damage the engine.
Purchase only that amount of fuel, which will be consu-
med over the next few months. At high temperatures,
once fuel has been mixed it should be used up in 6-8
weeks.
Store fuel only in proper containers, in dry, cool,
secure locations!
AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT
Mineral oil products degrease your skin. If your skin
comes in contact with these substances repeatedly and
for an extended period of time, it will desiccate. Various
skin deseases may result. In addition, allergic reactions
are known to occur.
Eyes can be irritated by contact with oil. If oil comes into
your eyes, immediately wash them with clear water. If your
eyes are still irritated, see a doctor immediately!
Gasoline
50:1
50:1
+
OIL
1000 ml
(1 litre)
20 ml
20 ml
5000 ml
(5 litre)
100 ml
100 ml
10000 ml
(10 litre)
200 ml
200 ml
