Safe Condition; Fuel Mixture And Refueling - Stihl BR 500 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
￭ Hot exhaust gas is emitted through the muffler while the
engine is running. Hot exhaust gas can ignite easily
flammable materials and cause a fire.
► Keep exhaust gas well away from easily flammable
materials.
4.6

Safe condition

The blower is in a safe condition if the following conditions
are fulfilled:
– The blower is undamaged.
– The blower is clean.
– There is no fuel leaking from the blower.
– The fuel tank cap is closed.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– The wear limits are not exceeded.
– Original STIHL accessories are fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
￭ If not in safe condition, components may no longer
operate correctly, safety devices may be disabled and fuel
leakage may occur. This may result in serous or fatal
injury to people.
► Never use a damaged blower.
► If fuel is leaking from the blower: Do not use the blower
and contact a STIHL dealer for assistance.
► Close the fuel tank cap.
► If the blower is dirty: Clean the blower.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not work with
the blower.
► Fit original STIHL accessories designed for this blower
model.
► Attach accessories as described in this User Manual or
in the User Manual for the accessories.
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► Do not insert objects into the openings in the blower.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL
dealer.
4.7

Fuel Mixture and Refueling

WARNING
￭ This blower requires a fuel mixture of gasoline and two-
stroke engine oil. Fuel mixture and gasoline are extremely
flammable. If fuel mixture or gasoline make contact with
open fire or hot objects, they can cause a fire or
explosions. Persons may be seriously or fatally injured
and property may be damaged.
► Protect fuel mixture and gasoline from heat and fire.
► Do not spill fuel mixture and gasoline.
► If fuel has been spilled: Wipe up fuel with a cloth and do
not attempt to start engine until all parts of the blower
are dry.
► Do not smoke.
► Never refuel near a fire.
► Shut off the engine and allow it to cool down before
refueling.
► Start the engine at least 3 meters from the fueling spot,
outdoors only.
￭ Inhaling fuel fumes and gasoline fumes can have toxic
effects.
► Avoid inhaling fuel fumes or gasoline fumes.
► Refuel in a well-ventilated location.
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