Operation; Handling Fuel - Echo HCR-161ES Operator's Manual

CAUTION
Whenever opening the fuel tank, always loosen
the cap slowly and wait for the pressure in the
fuel tank to equalize before removing the filler
cap.
Fuel tank
Shoulder
level

OPERATION

FUEL
• Fuel is a mixture of regular grade petrol and an air-
• Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-

HANDLING FUEL

• Never smoke or allow flame or sparks near fuel.
3 m
• Always fill the fuel tank outdoors. Never pour fuel
• Always remove the fuel cap slowly to relieve any
• Never refuel the engine when it is hot or running.
• Always use an approved, safe fuel container.
• It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder level
• After fuelling, always wipe away spilled fuel.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always move at least 3 m
• Never store the trimmer with the fuel in the tank - a
• Always tighten fuel caps on trimmer and container.
8
cooled 2-stroke engine oil of reputable brand name.
Minimum 89 Octane unleaded petrol is
recommended. Do not use fuel containing methyl
alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl alcohol.
EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC, FD grade
and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil.
- Do not mix directly in engine fuel tank.
- Avoid spilling petrol or oil. Spilled fuel should always
be wiped up.
- Handle petrol with care, it is highly inflammable.
- Always store fuel in approved container.
NOTE
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you
expect to use in thirty (30) days. Do not mix directly in
fuel tank.
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.
• AFTER REFUELLING, TIGHTEN FUEL CAP
FIRMLY AND CHECK FOR LEAKAGE. IN CASE
OF FUEL LEAKAGE, REPAIR BEFORE
STARTING OPERATION SINCE THERE IS A
DANGER OF FIRE.
indoors.
pressure build-up in the tank.
of fuel tank.
away from the fuelling spot and make sure there is no
fuel leaking from the trimmer before starting the
engine.
fuel leak could start a fire.