Fuel Mixture / Refuelling - Makita BCM2600 Instruction Manual

Fuel mixture
Fuel
1000 cm 3 (1 litre)
5000 cm 3 (5 litres)
A
10000 cm 3 (10 litres)
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 was designed for regular lead-free gasoline with
an octane number of at least 91 ROZ. If this is not available,
higher-octane gasoline may be used. This will not damage the
engine, but may impair engine performance.
A similar situation will arise from the use of leaded fuel. To obtain
optimum engine operation and to protect your health and
the environment, only unleaded fuel should be used!
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 ad -
ded to the fuel. The engine was designed for use with a high
perfor mance two-stroke oil sold by MAKITA, with a mixture ratio
of 50:1. This will ensure long engine life and reliable operation
with low exhaust emissions.
MAKITA high-performance two-stroke engine oil is available in
two different sizes:
1 liter part no. 980 008 607
100 ml part no. 980 008 606
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, as otherwise optimum
operation of the engine cannot be guaranteed.
Caution: Do not use ready-mixed fuel from petrol
stations.
Preparation of 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:
When preparing the fuel mixture, always fi rst mix the entire
oil quantity with half of the gasoline, and then add the rest of
the gasoline. Shake the mixture well before putting in the fuel
tank.
It is not wise to add more oil to the mixture than specifi ed,
even if this may seem safer for the engine. More oil only leads
to increased combustion residues, which not only pollute the
environment, but are also bad for the cylinder exhaust channel
and the muffl er. Furthermore fuel consumption will increase and
performance will fall.
50:1 50:1
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20 cm 3 20 cm
100 cm 3 100 cm
200 cm 3 200 cm
AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT!
Utmost care is required when handling fuel. Fuel may contain
substances similar to solvents. Refuel either in a well ventilated
room or outdoors. Do not inhale fuel vapours. Fuel vapours are
poisonous and can be hazardous to your health. Avoid eye and
skin contact with fuels and mineral oils. 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!
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The Storage of Fuel
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Fuels have a limited storage life. Fuel and fuel mixtures age
through evaporation, especially at high temperatures. 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!
Refuelling
FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
Be careful and cautious when handling fuels.
The engine must be switched off!
B
- Thoroughly clean around the tank cap (B/1) so that no dirt
can enter the fuel tank.
- Before refuelling the brushcutter make sure it is on its
side in a stabile position.
- Unscrew the tank cap (B/2) and carefully fi ll in the fuel mixture
up to the lower edge of the fi ller neck. Fill the tank carefully,
making sure not to spill any fuel.
- Tightly screw on the cap.
Clean screw cap and tank after refuelling.
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