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BLOWER

MODEL

RBL500

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

WARNING;

To

reduce

the

risk

of

injury,

user

must

read

and

understand

the

instruction

manual

before

using

the

blower.

Manufacturer

reserves

the

right

to

change

specifications

without

notice.

Specifications

may

differ

from

country

to

country.

Do

only

hand

over

the

Blower

together

with

this

manual.

Table

of

Contents

Page

Thank

you

very

much

for

selecting

the

MAKITA

blower.

We

are

pleased

to

be

able

to

offer

you

the

MAKITA

blower

which

is

the

result

of

a

long

development

programme

and

many

ears

of

knowledge

and

experience.

The

blower

models

RBL500

combines

the

advantages

of

state-of-the-art

technology

with

ergonomic

design,

they

are

compact

and

represent

professional

equipment

for

a

great

variety

of

applications.

For

your

safety

and

best

tool

performance,

be

sure

to

read,

understand

and

follow

all

the

safety

and

operating

procedures

listed

in

the

instruction

manual

before

operation.

Symbols.

2

Safety

instructions.

3

_5

Specification.6

Designation

of

parts.6

Assembly

instructions.

7

Fuels/Refuelling.g

Blower

operation.g

Adjusting

carburetor.

9

Maintenance.10-11

Storage.

^

SYMBOLS

It

is

very

important

to

understand

the

following

symbols

when

reading

this

instructions

manual.

WARNING/DANGER

Read,

Understand

and

Follow

Instruction

Manual

Forbidden

No

Smoking

No

Open

Flame

Protective

Gloves

must

be

Worn

Keep

the

Area

of

Operation

Clear

of

All

Persons

and

Pets

Wear

Eye

and

Ear

Protection

Fuel

and

Oil

Mixture

Engine-manual

Start

Emergency

Stop

First

Aid

Recycling

ON/START

o

OFF/STOP

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL

INSTRUCTIONS

-

To

ensure

correct

and

safe

operation,

the

user

must

read,

under¬

stand

and

follow

this

instruction

manual

to

assure

familiarity

with

the

handling

of

the

blower

(1).

Users

insufficiently

informed

will

risk

danger

to

themselves

as

well

as

others

due

to

improper

handling.

-

It

is

recommended

only

to

loan

the

blower

to

people

who

have

proven

to

be

experienced

with

blowers.

Always

hand

over

the

instruction

manual.

-

First-time

users

should

ask

the

dealer

for

basic

instructions

to

familiarize

oneself

with

the

handling

of

a

blower.

-

Children

and

young

persons

aged

under

18

years

must

not

be

allowed

to

operate

the

blower.

Persons

over

the

age

of

16

years

may

however

use

the

tool

for

the

purpose

of

being

trained

only

while

under

the

direct

supervision

of

a

qualified

trainer.

-

Use

blowers

with

the

utmost

care

and

attention.

-

Operate

the

blower

only

if

you

are

in

good

physical

condition.

Perform

all

work

conscientiously

and

carefully.

The

user

has

to

except

responsibility

for

others.

-

Never

use

the

blower

while

under

the

influence

of

alcohol

or

drugs(2).

-

Do

not

use

the

blower

when

you

are

tired.

-

Save

these

instructions

for

future

referral.

PERSONAL

PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT

-

The

clothing

worn

should

be

functional

and

appropriate,

i.

e.

it

should

be

tight-fitting

but

not

cause

a

hinderance.

Do

not

wear

jewelry,

clothing

or

long

hair

which

could

be

drawn

into

the

air

intake.

-

In

order

to

avoid

head-,

eye-,

hand-

or

foot

injuries

as

well

as

to

protect

you

hearing

the

following

protective

equipment

and

protective

clothing

must

be

used

during

operation

of

the

blower.

PAY

PARTICULAR

ATTENTION

TO

THE

FOLLOWING

REGULATIONS:

-

Clothing

must

be

sturdy

and

snug-fitting,

but

allow

complete

freedom

of

movement.

Avoid

loose-fitting

jackets,

flared

or

cuffed

pants,

scarts,

neck

chains,

unconfined

long

hair

or

anything

that

could

be

drawn

into

the

air

intake.

Wear

overalls

or

long

pants

to

protect

your

legs.

Do

not

wear

shorts.

(4)

-

Blower

noise

may

damage

your

hearing.

Wear

hearing

protection.

Continual

and

regular

users

should

have

their

hearing

checked

regulary.

(3)

-

Use

of

gloves

when

working

with

the

blower

is

recommended.

Good

footing

is

most

important.

Wear

sturdy

shoes

with

nonsrip

soles.

(4)

-

Proper

eye

protection

is

a

must.

Even

though

the

discharge

is

directed

away

from

the

operator,

ricochets

and

bouncebacks

can

occur

during

blower

operations.

(3)

-

Never

operate

a

blower

unless

wearing

goggles

or

properly

fitted

safety

glasses

with

adequate

top

and

side

protection

which

comply

with

ANSI

Z

87.

1

(or

your

applicable

national

standard).

-

To

reduce

the

risk

of

injury

associated

with

the

inhalation

of

dusty,

use

a

face

filter

mask

(3)

in

dusty

conditions.

(

1

)

(

2

)

STARTING

UP

THE

BLOWER

-

Please

make

sure

that

there

are

no

children

or

other

people

within

a

working

range

of

SOfeet

or

15

meters

(5),

also

pay

attention

to

any

animals

in

the

working

vicinity.

-

Before

operating,

always

check

that

the

blower

is

safe

for

operation:

Check

the

security

of

the

throttle

lever.

The

throttle

lever

should

be

checked

for

smooth

and

easy

action.

Check

for

proper

functioning

of

the

throttle

lever

lock.

Check

for

clean

and

dry

handles

and

test

the

function

of

the

STOP

switch.

Keep

handles

free

of

oil

and

fuel.

-

Before

operation,

check

and

follow

all

local

and

federal

regulations

on

backpack

blowers.

-

Only

start

the

blower

positioned

on

the

ground.

-

Do

not

start

it

on

the

back.

Start

the

blower

only

in

accordance

with

the

instructions.

Do

not

use

any

other

methods

for

starting

the

engine

(6)!

-

Use

the

blower

and

the

tools

supplied

only

for

applications

specified.

-

Start

the

blower

engine

only

after

the

entire

blawer

has

been

assembly

is

done.

Operation

of

the

blowers

is

permitted

only

after

all

the

appropriate

accessories

are

attached!

-

To

reduce

the

risk

of

injuries

associated

with

contacting

rotating

parts,

stop

the

engine

before

installing

or

removing

attachments.

Do

not

aperate

without

guard(s)

in

place.

-

The

engine

is

to

be

stopped

immediately

if

there

are

any

engine

problems.

-

When

working

with

the

blower,

always

wrap

your

fingers

tightly

around

the

handle,

keeping

the

control

handle

cradled

between

your

thumb

and

forefinger.

Keep

your

hand

in

this

position

to

have

your

machine

under

control

at

all

times.

Make

sure

your

control

handle

is

in

good

condition

and

free

of

moisture,

pitch,

oil

or

grease.

Always

ensure

a

safe,

well-balanced

footing.

-

Operate

the

blower

in

such

a

manner

as

to

avoid

inhalation

of

the

exhaust

gases.

Never

run

the

engine

in

enclosed

rooms

(risk

of

suffocation

and

gas

poisoning).

Carbon

monoxide

is

an

odorless

gas.

Always

ensure

there

is

adequate

ventilation.

-

Stop

the

engine

when

resting

and

when

leaving

the

blower

unattended.

Place

it

in

a

safe

location

to

prevent

danger

to

others,

setting

fire

to

combustible

materials,

or

damage

to

the

machine.

-

Never

lay

down

the

hot

blower

onto

dry

grass

or

onto

any

combustible

materials.

-

Never

operate

the

engine

with

a

faulty

exhaust

muffler.

-

Stop

the

engine

during

transport

(7).

-

Put

the

blower

in

upright

position

and

fix

it

during

car

or

truck

transportation

to

avoid.

-

When

transporting

the

blower,

ensure

that

the

fuel

tank

is

completely

empty

to

avoid

fuel

leakage.

-

Do

not

sit

on

the

blower

or

throw

it

around.

REFUELLING

-

To

reduce

the

risk

of

fire

and

burn

injury;

handle

fuel

with

care.

It

is

highly

flammable.

-

Stop

the

engine

during

refuelling

(7),

Keep

well

away

from

open

flame

(8)

and

do

not

smoke.

-

Avoid

skin

contact

with

petroleum

products.

Do

not

inhale

fuel

vapor.

Always

wear

protective

gloves

during

refuelling

Change

and

clean

protective

clothing

at

regular

intervals.

-

Take

care

not

to

spill

either

fuel

or

oil,

Always

wipe

unit

dry

before

starting

engine.

Allow

wet

cloths

to

dry

before

disposing

in

proper,

covered

container

to

prevent

spontaneous

combustion.

-

Avoid

any

fuel

contact

with

your

clothing.

Change

your

clothing

immediately

if

fuel

has

been

spilled

on

it

(danger

hazard).

-

Inspect

the

fuel

cap

at

regular

intervals

making

sure

that

it

stays

securely

fastened.

-

Carefully

tighten

the

locking

screw

of

the

fuel

tank.

Move

at

least

10ft

(3

meters)

away

from

the

refuelling

point

before

starting

engine

(9)

.

-

Never

refuel

in

closed

rooms.

Fuel

vapors

accumulate

at

ground

level

(risk

of

explosions).

-

Only

transport

and

store

fuel

in

approved

containers.

Make

sure

stored

fuel

is

not

accessible

to

children.

-

Do

not

attempt

to

refuel

a

hot

or

a

running

engine.

-

When

mixing

gasoline

with

two-stroke

engine

oil,

use

only

gasoline

which

contains

no

ethanol

or

methanol

(types

of

alcohol).

This

will

help

to

prevent

damage

to

fuel

lines

and

other

engine

parts.

-

Make

sure

the

unit

is

properly

assembled

and

in

good

operating

condition.

4

METHOD

OF

OPERATION

-

Use

the

blower

only

in

good

light

and

visibility.

During

cold

seasons

beware

of

slippery

or

wet

areas,

ice

and

snow

(risk

of

slipping).

Always

ensure

a

safe

footing.

-

Never

work

on

unstable

surfaces

or

steep

terrain.

-

Do

not

allow

bystanders

in

work

area,

much

less

direct

the

air

flow

or

blow

debris

toward

another

person

or

pet.

-

Never

insert

any

foreign

object

into

the

air

intake

of

the

machine

or

into

the

nozzle

of

the

blower.

It

will

damage

the

fan

wheel

and

may

cause

serious

injury

to

the

operator

or

bystanders

as

a

result

of

the

object

or

broken

parts

being

thrown

out

at

high

speed.

-

Pay

attention

to

the

direction

of

the

wind,

i.e.,

do

not

work

against

the

wind.

-

To

reduce

the

risk

of

stumbling

and

loss

of

control,

do

not

walk

backward

while

operating

the

machine.

-

Always

stop

the

engine

before

cleaning

or

servicing

the

unit

or

replacing

parts.

-

Operate

power

equipment

only

at

reasonable

hours

not

early

in

the

morning

or

late

at

night

when

people

might

be

disturbed.

Comply

with

times

listed

in

local

ordinances.

Usual

recommendations

are

9:00

a.m.

to

5:00

p.m.

Monday

through

Saturday.

-

Use

only

one

piece

of

power

equipment

at

a

time,

when

possible.

-

operate

power

blowers

at

the

lowest

possible

throttle

speed

to

do

the

job.

-

Check

your

equipment

before

operation,

especially

the

muffler,

air

intakes

and

air

filters.

-

Use

rakes

and

brooms

to

loosen

debris

before

blowing.

-

In

dusty

conditions,

slightly

dampen

surface

or

mister

attachment

when

water

is

available.

-

Conserve

water

by

using

power

blowers

instead

of

hoses

for

many

lawn

and

garden

applications,

including

areas

such

as

gutters,

screens,

patios,

grills,

porches

and

gardens.

-

Watch

out

for

children,

pets,

open

windows

or

freshly

washed

cars,

and

blow

debris

safely

away.

-

Use

full

blower

nozzle

extension

so

the

air

stream

can

work

close

to

the

ground.

-

After

using

blowers

and

other

equipment,

CLEAN

UP!

Dispose

of

debris

in

trash

receptacles.

MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

-

Be

kind

to

the

environment.

Operate

the

blower

with

as

little

noise

and

pollution

as

possible.

In

particular

check

the

correct

adjustment

of

the

carburetor.

-

Clean

the

blower

at

regular

intervals

and

check

that

all

screws

and

nuts

are

securely

tightened.

-

Never

service

or

store

the

blower

in

the

vicinity

of

open

flames,

sparks,

etc.

(11).

-

Always

store

the

blower

in

a

well-ventilated

locked

room

and

with

an

emptied

fuel

tank.

Observe

and

follow

all

relevant

accident

prevention

instructions

issued

by

the

trade

associations

safety

boad

and

by

insurance

companies.

Do

not

perform

any

modifications

to

the

blower

as

this

will

risk

your

safety.

The

performance

of

maintenance

or

repair

work

by

the

user

is

limited

to

those

activities

as

described

in

this

instruction

manual.

All

other

work

is

to

be

done

by

MAKITA

authorized

or

factory

service

centers.

Use

only

genuine

spare

parts

and

accessories

supplied

by

MAKITA.

Use

of

non-approved

accessories

and

tools

means

increased

risk

of

accidents

and

injuries.

MAKITA

will

not

accept

any

liability

for

accidents

or

damage

caused

by

the

use

of

any

non-approved

accessories.

FIRST

AID

In

case

of

accident

make

sure

that

a

well-stocked

first-aid

kit,

is

available

in

the

vicinity

of

the

cutting

operations.

Immediately

replace

any

item

taken

from

the

first

aid

kit.

When

asking

for

help,

please

give

the

following

information:

-

Place

of

accident

-

What

happened

-

Number

of

injured

persons

-

Extent

of

injuries

-

Your

name

PACKAGING

The

MAKITA

blower

is

delivered

in

a

protective

cardboard

box

to

prevent

shipping

damage.

Cardboard

is

a

basic

raw

material

and

is

therefore

consequently

reusable

or

suitable

for

recycling

(waste

paper

recycling).

5

Specification

Model

RBL500

Dimensions:

length

x

width

x

height

(without

blower

pipes)

mm

310x460x435

(12-7/32"

x

18-1/8"

x

17-5/32")

Mass

(with

blower

pipes)

kg

8.7

(19.3

lbs)

Engine

displacement

cm

3

48.6

Bore

mm

44

Stroke

mm

32

Volume

(fuel

tank)

cm

3

1800

Mixture

ratio

(Fuel:

MAKITA

2-stroke

oil)

50

:

1

Carburetor

(Diaphragm-carburetor)

type

ZAMA

Cl

M

Maximum

engine

speed

rpm

5,800

Idling

speed

rpm

2,600

Ignition

system

type

Solid

state

ignition

Spark

plug

type

NGK-BPM7A

Electrode

gap

mm

0.6-0.7

DESIGNATION

OF

PARTS

DESIGNATION

OF

PARTS

DESIGNATION

OF

PARTS

DESIGNATION

OF

PARTS

1

Fuel

filler

cap

7

Spark

Plug

13

Throttle

Lever

2

Starter

Knob

8

Fuel

Tank

14

Flexible

Pipe

3

Choke

Lever

9

Shoulder

Strap

15

Blower

Pipes

4

Air

Cleaner

10

Stop

Switch

5

Primer

Pump

11

Control

Handle

6

Muffler

12

Setting

Lever

6

ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY

OF

BLOWER

PIPES

CAUTION:

Before

performing

any

work

on

the

blower,

always

stop

the

engine

and

pull

the

spark

plug

connectors

off

the

spark

plug.

Always

wear

protective

gloves!

CAUTION:

Start

the

blower

only

after

having

assembled

it

completely.

1.

A

s

semble

straight

pipe

with

swivel

(3)

into

flexible

pipe

(1)

and

tighten

hose

band

4

>

78

(2).

2.

I

n

stall

control

handle

(4)

onto

straight

pipe

with

swivel

and

tighten

the

clamp

screw

(5).

3.

A

s

semble

flexible

pipe

to

elbow

(6)

on

blower

and

tighten

hose

band

0

91

(7).

4.

A

ssemble

straight

pipe

(8)

to

straight

pipe

with

swivel,

turning

straight

pipe

clockwise

to

lock

it

into

place.

Assemble

end

pipe

(9)

in

the

same

way.

5.

M

a

k

e

sure

all

clamps

are

tight.

FUELS/REFUELLING

Handling

petroleum

products

Utmost

care

is

required

when

handling

fuel.

Fuel

may

contain

substances

similar

to

solvents.

Refuel

either

in

a

well

ventilated

area

or

outdoors.

Do

not

inhale

fuel

vapors,

avoid

any

contact

of

fuel

or

oil

with

your

skin.

Mineral

oil,

fuel,

etc.,

product

degrease

your

skin.

If

skin

comes

in

contact

with

these

substances

repeatedly

or

for

an

extended

period

of

time,

various

skin

diseases

may

result.

In

addition,

allergic

reactions

are

known

to

occur.

Eyes

can

be

irritated

by

contact

with

oil,

fuel

etc.

If

oil,

fuel,

etc.,

comes

into

your

eyes,

immediately

wash

them

with

clear

water.

If

your

eyes

are

still

irritated,

see

a

doctor

immediately!

FUEL

AND

OIL

MIXTURE

This

product

is

powered

by

two-stroke

engine

and

requires

pre-mixing

gasoline

and

two-stroke

oil.

Inspect

the

fuel

tank

and

fill

with

clean,

fresh

fuel

and

oil

of

the

proper

mixture

to

assure

the

longer

life

of

the

tool.

Use

the

following

mixed

gas.

Gasoline:

Makita

genuine

two-stroke

engine

oil

=

50:

1

or

Gasoline:

Other

manufacturer’s

two-stroke

engine

oil

=

25:1

recommended

FOR

CALIFORNIA

REGULATION:

THIS

EQUIPMENT

IS

CERTIFIED

TO

OPERATE

ON

GASOLINE

+

TWO-STROKE

ENGINE

OIL

WHEN

MIXING

GASOINE

WITH

TWO-STROKE

ENGINE

OIL,

USE

ONLY

GASOLINE

WHICH

CONTAINS

NO

ETHANOL

OR

METHANOL(TYPES

OF

ALCOHOL).

THIS

WILL

HELP

TO

AVOID

POSSIBLE

DAMAGE

TO

ENGINE

FUEL

LINES

AND

OTHER

ENGINE

PARTS.

MIX

FUEL

IN

CONTAINER

APPROVED

FOR

GASOLINE.

DO

NOT

MIX

GASOLINE

AND

OIL

DIRECTLY

IN

THE

FUEL

TANK.

IMPORTANT:

Failure

to

follow

proper

fuel

mix

instructions

may

cause

damage

to

the

engine.

CAUTION:

•

When

preparing

fuel

mixture,

mix

only

the

amount

needed

for

the

job

you

are

to

do.

Do

not

use

fuel

mixture

that

has

been

stored

longer

than

two

months.

Fuel

mixture

stored

longer

than

this

will

cause

hard

starting

and

poor

performance.

If

fuel

mix

has

been

stored

longer

than

this

time,

it

should

be

removed

and

filled

with

a

fresh

mixture.

•

Never

fill

the

fuel

tank

to

the

very

top.

•

Never

add

fuel

to

the

tank

in

a

closed

unventilated

area.

•

Do

not

add

fuel

to

this

unit

close

to

an

open

fire

or

sparks.

•

Be

sure

to

wipe

off

spilled

fuel

before

attempting

to

start

the

engine.

•

Do

not

attempt

to

refuel

a

hot

engine.

Refuelling

Always

stop

the

engine

and

allow

it

to

cool

before

refuelling.

•

Thoroughly

clean

the

area

around

the

fuel

filler

cap

to

prevent

dirt

from

getting

into

the

fuel

tank.

•

Unscrew

the

fuel

filler

cap

and

fill

the

tank

with

fuel.

•

Tightly

screw

on

the

fuel

filler

cap.

•

Clean

the

fuel

filler

cap

and

tank

after

refuelling!

Wipe

up

any

fuel

spillage.

Storage

of

Fuel

Fuel

cannot

be

stored

for

an

unlimited

period

of

time.

Purchase

only

the

quantity

required

for

a

4

week

operating

period.

Only

use

approved

fuel

storage

containers.

WARNING!

Gasoline

is

an

extremely

flammable

fuel.

Use

extreme

caution

when

handling

gasoline

or

fuel

mix.

Do

not

smoke

or

bring

any

fire

or

flame

near

the

fuel.

8

BLOWER

OPERATION

Observe

all

applicable

accident

prevention

regulations!

Starting

Select

bare

ground

for

fueling

and

move

at

least

10

feet

(3m)

from

fueling

spot

before

starting

the

engine.

Place

the

blower

on

an

open

area

of

ground

taking

care

that

the

air

flow

does

not

blow

objects.

Make

sure

that

this

area

is

clear

of

combustible

materials.

1.

When

the

engine

is

cold,

or

it

has

been

stopped

for

more

than

5

minutes

or

fuel

has

been

added

to

the

engine.

1)

Push

the

STOP

switch

(1)

to

“I"

position.

2)

Give

a

gentle

push

on

the

primer

pump

repeatedly

(7-10

times)

until

fuel

comes

into

the

primer

pump

(2).

3)

Close

the

choke

lever

fully

by

moving

it

to

the

|\|

position

(3).

4)

Place

the

blower

on

the

ground.

Hold

the

handle

and

give

several

strong

pulls

to

the

starter

knob

using

the

other

hand.

The

choke

lever

return

t

to

the111

position

automatically,

when

squeeze

the

throttle

lever.

NOTE:

The

throttle

lever

is

unlocked

when

squeezing

it

slightly.

Always

start

on

the

ground,

the

engine

should

never

be

started

as

carried

on

the

back.

2.

Restarting

immediately

after

the

engine

has

stopped:

1)

Push

the

STOP

switch

(1)

to

T

position.

2)

Give

a

gentle

push

on

the

primer

pump

repeatedly

(7-10

times)

until

fuel

comes

into

the

primer

pump

(2).

3)

Open

the

choke

lever

fully

by

moving

it

to

the

11

|

position

(3).

4)

Leave

the

throttle

lever

fully

released.

5)

Place

the

blower

on

the

ground.

Hold

the

handle

and

give

several

strong

pulls

to

the

starter

knob

using

the

other

hand.

Stopping

-

Release

the

throttle

lever

fully,

and

when

the

engine

rpm

has

lowered,

push

the

stop

switch

to

"O,

STOP”

position.

Engine

will

stop.

ADJUSTING

CARBURETOR

NOTE:

Do

not

adjust

carburetor

unless

necessary.

If

you

have

trouble

with

carburetor,

see

your

dealer.

Always

adjust

carburetor

with

pipes

assembled

to

the

blower.

NOTE:

The

needle

screws

have

a

sharp

point.

To

avoid

carburetor

damage,

do

not

use

excessive

force

when

seating

needle

in

body.

-

The

low

(L)

speed

adjustment

screw

controls

the

volume

of

fuel/oil

mixture

at

low

engine

speed.

It

also

controls

the

supplementary

fuel

required

to

obtain

smooth

progression

from

idling

to

high

speed.

-

The

high

(H)

speed

adjustment

screw

controls

the

volume

of

fuel/oil

mixture

at

full

throttle

If

you

use

your

machine

at

high

altitudes

(mountains)

or

at

sea

level,

it

may

be

necessary

to

change

the

carburetor

setting

in

the

range

of

the

adjustment.

Carry

out

the

correction

at

the

two

adjusting

screws

(L

and

H)

as

follows:

Turn

clockwise

(leaner)

for

high

altitude

operation

or

counterclockwise

(richer)

for

operation

at

sea

level.

IDLE

ADJUSTMENT

-

The

idle

speed

adjustment

screw

controls

the

throttle

opening

at

idle

position.

-

If

engine

stops

while

idling,

turn

the

idle

adjusting

screw

(1)

clockwise

until

the

engine

runs

smoothly.

MAINTENANCE

COUTION:

Before

doing

any

work

on

the

blower

always

stop

the

engine

and

pull

the

plug

caps

off

the

spark

plugs

(see

“Checking

the

spark

plugs”

page

11).

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

regular

intervals.

DAILY

CHECKUP

AND

MAINTENANCE

-

Before

operation,

check

the

machine

for

loose

screws

or

missing

parts.

Every

8

hours

(Daily).

-

Before

operation,

always

check

for

clogging

of

the

cooling

air

passage

and

the

cylinder

fins.

Clean

them

if

necessary.

Every

8

hours

(Daily)

-

Perform

the

following

maintenance

daily

after

use:

•

Clean

the

blower

externally

and

inspect

for

damage.

•

Clean

the

air

filter.

When

working

under

extremely

dusty

conditions,

clean

the

filter

and

blow

out

the

cooling

air

passage

and

cylinder

fins

several

times

a

day.

-

Check

for

proper

functioning

of

the

stop

switch,

the

throttle

lever,

and

the

setting

lever.

CLEANING

OF

AIR

CLEANER

Every

8

hours

(Daily)

-

Unscrew

the

air

cleaner

cover

mounting

screw

(1).

-

Remove

the

air

cleaner

cover

(2).

-

Push

the

choke

lever

to

|\|

position

to

prevent

dirt

particles

from

entering

the

carburetor.

-

Take

out

the

sponge

element

(3),

wash

it

in

lukewarm

water

and

dry

it

completely.

-

After

cleaning,

put

back

the

sponge

element

and

put

back

the

air

cleaner

cover

and

tighten

the

screw

to

secure.

NOTE:

If

there

is

excessive

dust

or

dirt

adhering

to

the

air

cleaner,

clean

it

every

day.

A

clogged

air

cleaner

may

make

it

difficult

or

impossible

to

start

the

engine,

or

increase

the

engine

rotational

speed.

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