Mixing Fuel - Shindaiwa T282 Operator's Manual

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Assembly (continued)

WARNING!

A standard grass trimmer with a loop handle should NEVER be operated with blade-type attachments. For

blade use the trimmer must be fitted with a bicycle-type handlebar or a barrier bar that is located in front of the operator

to reduce the risk of the operator from coming in contact with the cutting attachment (per ANSI B175.3). When using a

blade, the unit must also be equipped with a harness or strap.

Mixing Fuel

NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor

performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Long

Term Storage section of this manual.

WARNING

Diesel fuels and alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting

Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa 2-stroke or Hybrid 4-stroke gasoline engines.

Use of diesel or alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and

unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. Diesel or alternative fuels may

also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets, carburetors 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. ECHO brand Power Fuel™ is 93 octane, ethanol-free fuel premixed with ECHO Red Armor

50:1 ratio. Use of ECHO Power Fuel™ is recommended to extend engine life in all air-cooled 2-stroke and 2/4-stroke hybrid

engines.

2 Stroke Mixture Oil - A 2-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD standards

must be used. Shindaiwa Red Armor

formulated for use in all Shindaiwa 2-stroke engines. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to

use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD certified oil will void the engine warranty.

Shindaiwa Red Armor

2-Stroke oil engine oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for

application in all Shindaiwa engines sold in the past, regardless of ratio speci-

fied in those manuals.

Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30)

days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added.

2-Stroke Oil is strongly recommended as it meets this standard and is specifically

IMPORTANT!

Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities

engine oil at

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