On/Start Off/Stop Long hair may cause entanglement accident. EC Declaration of Conformity For European countries only Makita declares that the following Machine(s): Designation of Machine: Petrol Blower Model No./ Type: EB7660TH, EB7660WH Conforms to the following European Directives: 2000/14/EC, 2006/42/EC...
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Starting up the blower Transport Make sure that there are no children or other people within Shut off the engine during transport. a working range of 15 meters, also pay attention to any ani- mals near by. Position the blower safely during car or truck transportation to avoid fuel leakage.
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Makita. Use of non-approved accessories and tools may Use the blower only in good light and visibility. Beware of result in accidents and injuries. Makita will not accept any liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of any narrow space.
ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Before performing any work on the blower, always stop the engine and pull the spark plug cap off the spark plug. CAUTION: Start the blower only after having assembled it completely. CAUTION: Always wear protective gloves. Assembling blower pipes the hose band.
Fuel supply BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING: When refuelling, stop the engine and wait for the engine to cool down. result. CAUTION: WARNING: and wait for the engine to cool down. Otherwise skin burn may result. near the place of fuel supply. NOTICE: Use of deteriorated oil will cause irregular start-up.
OPERATION Starting the engine WARNING: Never attempt engine start in a place where the fuel has been supplied. the engine, keep a distance of at least 3 meters from fuelling place. WARNING: Exhaust gas from the engine is toxic. Do not operate the engine in a poorly-ventilated place, such as in a tunnel, building, etc.
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Warm-up is complete when quick engine acceleration from low rpm to full throttle is felt. NOTE: If the operator keeps pulling the starter handle several times with the choke lever left in the “CLOSE” position, the handle several times rapidly to discharge any excess fuel. Dry the spark plug electrode.
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1. Stabilizer strap 1. Screw To loosen the strap, pull up the end of the fastener. For hip throttle model: Move the handle assembly along the swivel pipe to the most comfortable position. Then tighten the handle with the screw. 1.
Blower Operation NOTICE: Do not sit or stand on the blower or put a heavy object on it. It may damage the machine. NOTICE: Maintain the blower in an upright position whenever transporting or storing. Transporting or storing in a position that is not upright may cause oil to spill inside the blower engine.
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Loosen the oil drain bolt to let the oil drain out. Be careful not to Remove the element and clean off any dirt from the element with allow oil to get on the fuel tank or other parts. a cloth or air blow. Replace the element with a new one if it is dam- aged or very dirty.
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CAUTION: Make sure there is no damage on the fuel tank. If there are any damage on the fuel tank, ask authorized service center immediately for repair. NOTICE: 1. Fuel tank cap 2. 3. Hose clamp Remove the fuel tank cap, drain the fuel to empty the tank. Check the tank inside for any foreign materials.
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Checking throttle valve If the control cable is bent or caught, the throttle valve does not con- proper idling. In such a case, reposition the control cable to ensure proper valve movement. 1. Carburetor cover Clean the carburetor cover. NOTICE: Use wet clean cloth for cleaning the carburetor cover.
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CAUTION: When you store the machine for a long time, cap. drain all fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor, and keep it at a Then, continue to operate the engine until it stops. dry and clean place. Remove the spark plug, and drip several drops of engine oil Drain fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor before storing the through the spark plug hole.
Note2: For inspection, request Authorized Service Agent or a machine shop. Note3: After emptying the fuel tank, continue to run the engine and drain fuel in the carburetor. TROUBLE SHOOTING tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts for repairs. State of abnormality Remedy Engine does not start.
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