Shindaiwa T254 Trimmer User Manual


 
10
Filling the fuel tank
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
Place the unit on a at, level surface.1.
Clear any dirt or other debris from around the fuel ller cap.2.
Remove the fuel cap, and ll the tank with clean, fresh fuel.3.
Reinstall the fuel ller cap and tighten rmly.4.
Wipe away any spilled fuel before starting engine.5.
CAUTION!
Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping the engine
NEVER smoke or light res 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 ammable material close to the engine
mufer.
NEVER operate the engine without the mufer and spark
arrester screen in place and in good working condition.
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
ALWAYS store gasoline in a container approved for
ammable liquids.
ALWAYS
inspect the unit for fuel leaks before each
use. During each rell, check that no fuel leaks from
around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank.
If fuel leaks are evident, stop using the unit immedi-
ately. 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 other readily am-
mable materials before starting
the engine.
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 con-
tainer. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building,
away from sparks and ames.
IMPORTANT!
Stored fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container
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 gasoline.
4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and
remix.
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.