Makita EW2050H Manuel D'instructions page 7

■ Do not touch the 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.
NOTE
Operating the pump at a steep incline may cause seizure due to
improper lubrication even with a maximum oil level.
■ Do not transport the pump with fuel in tank or with fuel strainer valve open.
■ Keep the unit dry (do not operate it in rainy conditions).
WARNING
: 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
: BEWARE OF WATER-HAMMERING
■ Do not allow the delivery hose to be trampled over by a vehicle' s wheel, or
do not close the delivery valve abruptly otherwise a water-hammer occurs
which may result heavy damage to the pump.
Trampling over the delivery hose Abrupt closing of delivery valve
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