User manual DOLMAR MS-246.4 CE

[. . . ] Important: Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the Petrol Brushcutter into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations!We are pleased to recommend to you the DOLMAR Petrol Brushcutter which is the result of a long development programme and many years of knowledge and experience. Please read this booklet which refers in detail to the various points that will demonstrate its outstanding performance. This will assist you to obtain the best possible result from your DOLMAR Petrol Brushcutter. [. . . ] 1), and check to see whether or not there is oil in the range between the upper limit and lower limit marks of the oil pipe (Fig. ­ Top up with oil to upper limit mark if oil is insufficient (oil level is close to lower limit mark) (Fig. ­ The area surrounding the external marks is transparent, so the amount of oil inside can be checked without having to remove the oil cap. However, if oil pipe becomes extremely dirty, visibility may be lost, and oil level will have to be checked against stepped section on inside of oil pipe. ­ For reference, the oil refill time is about 10h (10 times or 10 tanks of oil refill). If the oil changes in color or mixes with dirt, replace it with new one. (For the interval and method of replacement, refer to P 20) Recommended oil: SAE 10W-30 oil of API Classification, Class SF or higher (4-stroke engine for automobile) Oil volume: Approx. 08L Note: If the engine is not kept upright, oil may go into around the engine, and may be refilled excessively. If the oil is filled above the limit, the oil may be contaminated or may catch fire with white smoke. ­ Remove dust or dirt near the oil refill port, and detach the oil gauge. Otherwise, any sand or dust adhering to the oil gauge may cause irregular oil circulation or wear on the engine parts, which will result in troubles. Top up with oil until oil level reaches internal stepped section (upper limit). The area between the external upper and lower limits is transparent, so oil level can be checked externally against these marks. Filling with oil while engine is tilted leads to overfilling which causes oil contamination and/or white smoke. ­ If oil spills out between the fuel tank and engine main unit, the oil is sucked into through the cooling air intake port, which will contaminate the engine. Refueling must be performed in a sufficiently ventilated room or in the open air. If you touch fuel repeatedly or for a long time, the skin becomes dry, which may cause skin disease or allergy. Fuel should be used up within a period of 4 weeks, even if it is kept in a special container in a well-ventilated shade. If a special container is not used or if the container is not covered, fuel may deteriorate in one day. Be sure to use an automobile gasoline (regular gasoline or premium gasoline). Gasoline used: Automobile gasoline (unleaded gasoline) ­ Loosen the tank cap a little so that there will be no difference in atmospheric pressure. ) ­ Wipe well the periphery of the tank cap to prevent foreign matter from entering into the fuel tank. [. . . ] ­ Replace damaged parts with new ones for safety operation. In reassembling after the engine is dismounted, be sure to replace the gaskets and packings with new ones. Any maintenance of adjustment work that is not included and described in this manual is only to be performed by Authorized Service Agents. WARNING: When draining the fuel, be sure to stop the engine and confirm that the engine cools down. [. . . ]