Makita EW220R - Manual (Page 13)

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FRANÇAISE
ESPAÑOL
: PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Carefully check fuel hoses and joints for looseness and fuel
leakage. Leaked fuel creates a potentially dangerous situation.
Check bolts and nuts for looseness. A loose bolt or nut may
cause serious engine trouble.
Check the engine oil and refill if necessary.
Check the fuel level and refill if necessary.
Take care not to overfill the tank.
Keep cylinder fins and recoil starter free of dirt, grass and other
debris.
Wear snug fitting working clothes when operating the engine.
Loose aprons, towels, belt, etc., may be caught in the engine or
drive train, causing a dangerous situation.
CAUTION
: OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Be careful of hot parts.
The muffler and other engine parts become very hot while the
pump
is running or just after it has stopped. Operate the pump in a safe
area and keep children away from the running pump.
Do not use diaphram pump for the mixture of water and oil.
Do not touch the spark plug and ignition cable when starting and
operating the engine.
Operate the pump on a stable, level surface.
If the engine is tilted, fuel spillage may result.
Do not transport the pump with fuel in tank or with fuel strainer
cock open.
Keep the unit dry (do not operate it in rainy conditions).
WARNING
NOTE
Operating the engine at a steep incline may cause seizure due to
improper lubrication even with a maximum oil level.