Handling Fuel - Echo PB-265ESL Operator's Manual

Handling fuel

Always keep well away from fire when refuelling
Fuel is highly inflammable and leads to a risk of fire if mishandled. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling
or serious personal injury may result. Be careful to observe the following instructions.
Do not smoke or hold a flame near when refuelling.
Do not fuel up while the engine is hot or in operation.
If you do so, the fuel could ignite and cause fire, leading to burns.
About the container and refuelling place
Use an approved fuel container.
Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure.
Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to
equalize.
DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors.
ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground.
Fuel spills can cause fire
Observe the following precautions when refuelling:
Do not add so much fuel that it reaches the mouth of the
fuel tank. Keep the fuel within the prescribed level (up to
the shoulder level of the fuel tank).
Mop up any fuel that overflows or spills out due to over-
filling.
Tighten the fuel tank cap securely after refuelling.
Fuel spills can cause fire and burns when ignited.
1. Fuel tank
2. Shoulder level
For safe use of your product
DANGER
Do not start the engine in the area where you refu-
eled
You must not start the engine in the place where you
carried out the refuelling. Move at least 3m from the
place where you refueled before starting the engine.
Fuel leaks that occur while refuel-
ling can cause fire if ignited.
Fuel leaks cause fire
After refuelling, always check
that there are no leaks or dis-
charges of fuel from the fuel
pipe, fuel system grommets, or
around the fuel tank cap.
If you do find fuel leaks or discharges, stop using the
product immediately and contact your ECHO DEALER
to have it repaired.
Any fuel leaks could cause fire.
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