Husqvarna 553RBX Operating Instructions Manual page 17

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To mix gasoline and two-stroke oil
CAUTION: There is a risk that small errors
influence the ratio of the mixture drastically
when you mix small quantities of fuel.
Carefully measure the quantity of oil to be
mixed to make sure that you get the correct
mixture.
1. Fill half the quantity of the gasoline to be used.
2. Add the full quantity of oil and mix (shake) the fuel
mixture.
3. Add the remaining quantity of gasoline.
4. Carefully mix (shake) the fuel mixture and fill the fuel
tank of the product.
5. Empty and clean the fuel tank if you do not use the
product for some time.
Note: Do not mix fuel for more than 1 month at a time
and always mix gasoline and oil in a clean container
intended for fuel.
To fill the fuel tank
1. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
2. Shake the container and make sure that the fuel is
fully mixed. Use a fuel container with an anti-spill
valve.
3. Fill the fuel tank.
4. Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully.
5. Move the product 3 m (10 ft) or more away from the
refueling area and fuel source before starting.
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CAUTION: Contamination in the tanks
causes malfunction. Clean the fuel tank and
chain oil tank regularly and replace the fuel
filter one time a year or more.
Work position
• Hold the product with 2 hands.
• Hold the product on the right side of your body.
• Keep the cutting attachment below waist level.
• Always keep the product attached to the harness.
• Keep body parts away from the hot surfaces.
• Keep body parts away from the cutting attachment.
To start the engine
WARNING: Keep the safety distance of 15
m/49 ft when the engine starts. There is a
risk that the cutting attachment starts to
rotate.
1. Set the stop switch to the start position.
2. Set the choke control in the choke position.
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