Makita EK6101 Operation Manual - Page 16

Fuels Caution: This tool uses petroleum products (gasoline and oil). Be especially careful when handling gasoline. Do not smoke. Do not allow gasoline to come near flames, sparks or fire (explosion hazard). Fuel mixture 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 is designed for unleaded regular gasoline with a min. octane value of 89 (R+M)/2. In case no such fuel is available, you can use fuel with a higher octane value. This will not affect the engine. In order to obtain an optimum engine output and to protect your health and the environment use unleaded fuel only. To lubricate the engine, use a synthetic oil for two-stroke aircooled engines (quality grade JASO FC or ISO-L-EGD), which has to be added to the fuel. The correct mixture ratio: 50:1 When using MAKITA synthetic two-stroke engine oil, i. e. 50 parts gasoline to 1 part oil. 50:1 When using other synthetic two-stroke engine oil (quality grade JASO FC or ISO -L -EGD), i. e. 50 parts gasoline to 1 part oil. MAKITA synthetic two-stroke engine oil (50:1) is available in the following sizes to suit your individual requirements: 2.6 floz. 6.4 floz. order number T-00745 order number T-00739 NOTE: For preparing the fuel-oil mixture first mix the entire oil quantity with half of the fuel required, then add the remaining fuel. Thoroughly shake the mixture before filling it into the tank. Caution: Open the tank cap carefully, as pressure might have built up inside! It is not wise to add more engine oil than specified to ensure safe operation. This will only result in a higher production of combustion residues which will pollute the environment and clog the exhaust channel in the cylinder as well as the muffler. In addition, fuel consumption will rise and performance will decrease. Gasoline 50:1 + 1.0 Us-gal. (3.7 l) 2.5 Us-gal. (9.4 l) 5.0 Us-gal. (18.9 l) 2.6 floz. (75 cm3) 6.4 floz. (189 cm3) 12.8 floz. (378 cm3) The Storage of Fuel 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 consumed 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! AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT 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! 16