Storage Of Fuel; Precautions Before Starting - Makita EH5000W Manuel D'instructions

Refuelling
- The engine must be switched off.
- Stop the engine during refuelling, keep away from flames and do not smoke.
- Take care not to spill either fuel or oil in order to prevent soil contamination.
Clean the hedge trimmer immediately after fuel has been spilled.
- Do not spill fuel onto the engine. Wipe down if the fuel is spilled.
- Avoid any fuel contact with your clothes. Change your clothes instantly if fuel has
been spilled on it (to prevent clothes catching fire).
- Inspect the fuel cap regularly making sure that it can be securely fastened and
does not leak the fuel.
- Carefully tighten the fuel tank cap. Change location to start the engine (at least
3 meters away from the place of refuelling.)
- Never refuel in closed rooms. Fuel vapors accumulate at ground level. (Risk of
explosions.)
- Transport and store fuel only in approved containers. Make sure the fuel stored is
not accessible to children.
- Thoroughly clean the area around the tank cap to prevent dirt from getting into
the fuel tank.
- Unscrew the plug and fill the tank with fuel. Use a gauze funnel to filter the fuel.
- Tightly screw on the plug by hand only.
- Clean around the screw plug and the tank after refuelling.
- Always wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire.

Storage of fuel

- Fuel cannot be stored for an unlimited period of time.
- Purchase only the quantity required for a 4 week operation period.
- Use approved fuel storage containers only.

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING

- Make sure that there are no children or other people within a working range of
15 meters. Also pay attention to any animal in the working vicinity.
- Before use always check that the hedge trimmer is safe for operation. Check the
cutting device is not damaged, the control lever for easy action and check for the
proper function of the I-O switch.
Make sure that the cutting blades do not run when the engine is idling.
Check with your dealer for adjustment if in doubt. Check for clean and dry
handles and test function of the I-O switch.
- Start the hedge trimmer only in accordance with the instructions. Do not use any
other methods for starting the engine. (See Starting)
- Start the engine only after the entire assembly is done. Operation of the engine is
only permitted after all the appropriate accessories are attached. Otherwise there
is a risk of injury.
- Before starting, make sure that the cutting blades have no contact with objects
such as branches, stones, etc.
- Before trimming, inspect the area for wires, cords, glass, or other foreign objects
which could come in contact with the blade.
- Electrical shock. Be aware of any and all electric lines and electric fences. Check
all areas for electrical lines before cutting.
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15 meters
(50 feet)
10
3 meters
(10 feet)
360°