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FUEL AND REFUELING
HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct them before
using the saw to prevent fire or burn injury.
Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
Always refuel outdoors and do not inhale fuel vapors.
Do not let gasoline or oil come in contact with skin.
Keep gasoline and oil away from the eyes. If gasoline or oil
comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately
with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor
immediately.
Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Refer to Refueling in the Specific Safety Rules section of
this manual for additional safety information.
MIXING THE FUEL
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires
pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded
gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean container
approved for gasoline.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline
intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87
[(R + M) / 2] or higher.
Do not use any type of pre-mixed gasoline/oil from fuel
service stations, this includes the pre-mixed gasoline/oil
intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
Use a high quality 2-cycle self-mixing oil for air-cooled
engines. Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle outboard
oil.
Mix 2% oil into the gasoline. This is a 50:1 ratio.
Mix the fuel thoroughly and each time before fueling.
Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than
usable in a 30-day period. A 2-cycle oil containing a fuel
stabilizer is recommended.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
Basic limbing, felling, and woodcutting
Removing buttress roots
OPERATION
PREMIUM EXACT MIX™ (50:1)
GASOLINE OIL
1 Gallon (US) 2.6 oz.
1 Liter 20 cc (20 ml)
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to
a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least
30 ft. from refueling site before starting the engine. DO
NOT SMOKE! Failure to heed this warning can result in
possible personal injury.