Handling fuel, Filling the fuel tank – Shindaiwa X7502863800 User Manual

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Handling Fuel

DANGER

Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result.

• Use an approved fuel container.

• DO NOT smoke near fuel.

• DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel.

• Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize.

• NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING!

• DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground.

• DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Wipe up spills immediately.

• Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling.

• Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired.

• Move at least 3m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine.

After use

• DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can

occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel stor-

age container.

Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact

your local government for the laws affecting your area.

As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight

container. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied build-

ing, away from sparks and flames.

IMPORTANT!

Stored fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel con-

tainer thoroughly before each use.

Mixing Instructions

1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the

required amount of gasoline.

2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline.

3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gaso-

line.

4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and

remix.

IMPORTANT!

Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emis-

sions. Some states may require the use of automatic

fuel shut-off

containers to reduce fuel spillage.

Place the unit on a flat, level

surface.
Clear any dirt or other debris from

around the fuel filler cap.

Filling the Fuel Tank

CAUTION!
Slowly remove the fuel cap only

after stopping the engine.

WARNING!

Minimize the Risk of Fire

NEVER

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smoke or light fires near the

engine.
ALWAYS

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stop the engine and allow

it to cool before refueling.
ALWAYS

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Wipe all spilled fuel and

move at least 3 meters (10 feet)

from the fueling point and source

before starting.
NEVER

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place flammable material

close to the engine muffler.
NEVER

■

operate the engine with-

out the muffler and spark arrester

screen in place and in good work-

ing condition.

FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

■

ALWAYS

■

store gasoline in a

container approved for flam-

mable liquids.
ALWAYS

■

inspect the unit for

fuel leaks before each use.

During each refill, check that

no fuel leaks from around the

fuel cap and/or fuel tank.

If fuel leaks are evident, stop

using the unit immediately.

Fuel leaks must be repaired

before using the unit.
ALWAYS

■

move the unit at

least 3 meters (10 feet) away

from a fuel storage area or