Filling The Fuel Tank; Starting The Engine - Shindaiwa AHS254 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Filling the fuel tank

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Minimize the Risk of Fire
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NEVER smoke or light fires near the
engine.
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ALWAYS stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling.
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ALWAYS Wipe all spilled fuel and
move at least 3 meters (10 feet) from
the fueling point and source before
starting.
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NEVER place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
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NEVER operate the engine with-
out the muffler and spark arrester
screen in place and in good working
condition.
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FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

Starting the Engine

Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, "I" for ON or START and "O" for OFF or
STOP.
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The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep
movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that
could cause loss of control.
The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit.
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Never start the engine from the operating position.
1. Slide the ignition switch to the "ON"
position.
2. Set the throttle trigger to the "fast
idle":
a. Depress and hold the throttle lock,
then squeeze the throttle trigger.
b. Depress and hold the fast idle
button.
c. Release the throttle trigger and
throttle lock, then release fast idle
button.
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ALWAYS store gasoline in a con-
tainer approved for flammable
liquids.
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ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During each
refill, check that no fuel leaks from
around the fuel cap and/or fuel
tank.
If fuel leaks are evident, stop using
the unit immediately. Fuel leaks
must be repaired before using the
unit.
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ALWAYS move the unit at least 3
meters (10 feet) away from a fuel
storage area or other readily flam-
mable materials before starting
the engine.
IMPORTAnT!
nOTE:
Throttle Lock
Fast idle
button
Throttle
trigger
Slide ignition to ON
1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
CAUTIOn!
Slowly remove the fuel cap only
after stopping the engine
3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and
tighten firmly.
5. Wipe away any spilled fuel before
starting engine.
Primer Bulb
ON
Press primer
bulb...