Echo SB Safety Manual page 22

FUELING
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. CALL PHYSI-
CIAN OR A POISON CONTROL CENTER IMME-
DIATELY.
• WEAR SAFETY GLASSES when mixing or han-
dling.
• AVOID repeated or prolonged skin contact.
• AVOID inhaling oil mists or vapors.
• ALWAYS wipe up spills promptly - spills may create
a slip hazard if not attended to
• • • • • NEVER store oil in open or unmarked containers.
Also, follow these important safe-handling precautions
to minimize risk of explosion or fire when preparing fuel/
oil mix:
• • • • • ALWAYS prepare fuel/oil mix in an approved fuel
container
• • • • • ALWAYS follow mixing instructions in Operator's
Manuals.
• • • • • ALWAYS make sure fuel container caps are tightly
secured before shaking container to mix fuel and oil.
• • • • • ALWAYS store fuel containers in a safe location,
with caps and vents sealed tightly.
DANGER
Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85
(85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO require-
ments are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke
gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause
performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel
vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, includ-
ing, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement.
Alternative fuels may also cause premature deteriora-
tion of fuel lines, gaskets, carburetors and other engine
components.
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Wear Safety Glasses when
mixing or handling fuel
Tighten cap before shaking
container
E-20
E-85