Makita RBL500 Instruction Manual page 4

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.
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