Mixing Fuel - Shindaiwa 68800-94313 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Mixing Fuel

CAUTION!
Some gasolines contain alcohol as
an oxygenate! Oxygenated fuels may
cause increased operating tem-
peratures. Under certain conditions,
alcohol-based fuels may also reduce
the lubricating qualities of some mixing
oils. Never use any fuel containing
more than 10% alcohol by volume!
Generic oils and some outboard motor
oils may not be intended for use in
high-performance air cooled engines,
and should never be used in your
Shindaiwa Articulated Hedge Trimmer!
Filling the Fuel Tank
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire!
n STOP engine before refueling.
n ALWAYS allow the engine to cool
before refueling!
n Wipe all spilled fuel and move the
engine at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from the fueling point and source
before restarting!
n NEVER start or operate this
unit if there is a fuel leak.
n NEVER start or operate this
unit if the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel
tank and/or fuel tank cap
are damaged.
n NEVER smoke or light any fires
near the engine or fuel source!
n NEVER place any flammable mate-
rial near the engine muffler!
n NEVER operate the engine without
the muffler and spark arrester in good
working condition.
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n Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87 or above.
n Mix all fuel with Shindaiwa Premium
ONE -cycle Mixing Oil at a gasoline/
oil ratio of 50:1 (1-gallon of gasoline to
.6 oz. mixing oil).
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than
30 days, it should first be treated with a
stabilizer such as StaBil™.
1. Place the trimmer on a flat, level sur-
face.
. Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the fuel
tank with a clean, fresh fuel mixture.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
4. Install and firmly tighten the fuel cap.
CAUTION!
This engine is certified to operate on
a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded
gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC
class 2-cycle mixing oil only.