Echo SHRED'N'VAC ES-210 - Manual (Page 11)

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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 refu-
eling.
• 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.
Mixing Instructions
1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount
of gasoline.
2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline.
3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline.
4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix.
IMPORTANT
Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydro-
carbon emissions. Some states may re-
quire 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.
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 building,
away from sparks and flames.
IMPORTANT
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel
than you expect to use in thirty (30)
days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabi-
lizer is added.
IMPORTANT
Stored two-stroke fuel may separate.
ALWAYS shake fuel container thor-
oughly before each use.
WARNING
Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are
NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance prob-
lems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to,
improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets, carbure-
tors and other engine components.
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline
known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 10% Ethanol
(grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline
containing methanol (wood alcohol) is NOT approved.
Two stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/
CD 13738) and JASO M345/FC/FD Standards must be used. ECHO
brand premium Power Blend X TM Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these
standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by
failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO M345/FC/
FD certified oil, such as ECHO premium Power Blend X TM , will void
the two-stroke engine warranty.
IMPORTANT
Echo premium Power Blend X TM Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be
mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the
past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.