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HANDLING FUEL
FUEL
WARNING
A
DANGER
Handle fuel carefully. It is extremely
flammable. Follow all rules listed below to
help prevent fire or explosion which may
result in severe injury or death.
• Never smoke or allow flame or sparks near
fuel.
• Always fill the fuel tank outdoors. Never pour
fuel indoors.
• Never refuel the engine when it is hot or
running.
•Always use an approved, safe fuel container.
•After fueling, always wipe up spilled fuel.
• Do not overfill the tank. Always move at least
10 feet away from the fueling spot and make
sure there is no fuel leakage before starting
the engine.
• Never store the blower with fuel in the tank - a
fuel leak could start a fire. Store fuel in an
approved container.
•Always remove the fuel cap slowly to relieve
any pressure buildup in the tank.
•Always tighten fuel caps on blower and fuel
container.
FUEL
The engine uses two-stroke fuel, a mixture of
gasoline and specially blended Echo branded
2-stroke oil. 50:1 preferred, 32:1 alternate
choice.
GASOLINE
R+M
Use branded 89 octane
2
unleaded
gasoline or gasohol (maximum 10% ethyl
alcohol, no methyl alcohol).
MIXING FUEL
Follow directions on oil container.
STORING FUEL
Store fuel only in clean, safe, approved
containers. Check and follow local ordinances
on type and location of storage containers.
IMPORTANT
Two-stroke fuel may separate. Shake fuel
container thoroughly before each use.
IMPORTANT
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you
expect to use in a month.
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