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Handling fuel, Filling the fuel tank – Shindaiwa X7502864301 User Manual

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Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities

IMPORTANT!

Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30)

days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Use of unmixed, improp-

erly mixed, or stale fuel, may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe

engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in

the Long Term Storage section of this manual.

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.

Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by

locality. Contact your local govern-

ment for the laws affecting your area.

As a precaution, store fuel in an ap-

proved, airtight container. Store in a

well-ventilated, unoccupied building,

away from sparks and flames.

IMPORTANT!

Stored fuel may separate. ALWAYS

shake fuel container thoroughly be-

fore each use.

Mixing Instructions

Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of

1.

gasoline.

2.

Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline.

3.

Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline.

4.

Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix.

5.

IMPORTANT!

Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may

require the use of automatic fuel shut-off

containers to reduce fuel spillage.

After use

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

fuel to an approved fuel storage container.

Place the unit on a flat, level surface.

1.

Clear any dirt or other debris from

2.

around the fuel filler cap.

Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank

3.

with clean, fresh fuel.
Reinstall the fuel filler cap and

4.

tighten firmly.
Wipe away any spilled fuel before

5.

starting engine.

CAUTION!

Slowly remove the fuel cap only

after stopping the engine

Filling the Fuel Tank

WARNING!

Minimize the Risk of Fire

NEVER

smoke or light fires near the

engine.
ALWAYS

stop the engine and allow it

to cool before refueling.
ALWAYS

Wipe all spilled fuel and

move at least 3 meters (10 feet) from

the fueling point and source before

starting.
NEVER

place flammable material

close to the engine muffler.
NEVER

operate the engine without the

muffler and spark arrester screen in

place and in good working condition.

FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

ALWAYS

store gasoline in a container

approved for flammable 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 stor-

age area or other readily flammable

materials before starting

the engine.

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