RedMax HB280 - Manual (Page 13)

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FUEL HANDLING
Fueling your unit
1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the
cap on a clean surface.
2. Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full
capacity.
3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up
any fuel spillage around the unit.
To extend engine life, avoid:
1. FUEL WITH NO OIL (RAW GASOLINE) --
It will cause severe damage to the internal
engine parts very quickly.
2. GASOHOL -- It can cause deterioration of
rubber and/or plastic parts and disruption of
engine lubrication.
3. OIL FOR 4--CYCLE ENGINE USE -- It can
cause spark plug fouling, exhaust port
blocking, or piston ring seizure.
4. Mixed fuels which have been left unused
for a period of one month or more may
clog the carburetor and result in the engine
failing to operate properly.
5. In the case of storing the product for a long
period of time, clean the fuel tank after ren-
dering it empty. Next, Start the engine and
run the carburetor dry residual fuel.
6. In the case of scrapping the used mixed oil
container, scrap it only at an authorized
depository site.
Min. 10 ft.
(3 m)
WARNING:
Select flat and bare
ground for fueling. Move at least 10
feet (3 meters) away from the fueling
point before starting the engine. Stop
the engine before refueling the unit.
At that time, be sure to sufficiently
agitate the mixed gasoline in the con-
tainer.