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DANGER
Fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care
when mixing, storing or handling or serious
personal injury may result.
• Use an approved fuel container.
• Do not smoke near fuel.
• Do not allow flames or sparks near fuel.
• Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure.
Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing
pressure to equalize.
• Never refuel a unit when the engine is hot!
• Never refuel a unit with the engine running.
• Do not fill fuel tanks indoors.
Always fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare
ground.
• Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling.
• Inspect for fuel leakage.
If fuel leakage is found, do not start or
operate unit until leakage is repaired.
• Move at least 3 m (10 feet) from refueling
location before starting the engine.
Cap indication
Oil/fuel tanks are indicated by the following
illustrations.
Oil tank cap
HANDLING FUEL
Mixing Instructions -
1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the
2. Add the proper amount of two-stroke oil to
3. Close container and shake to mix oil with
4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container,
After Use -
Do not store a unit with fuel in its tank.
Leaks can occur.
Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage
container.
Storage -
Fuel storage laws vary by locality.
Contact your local government for the laws
affecting your area.
As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight
container.
Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building,
away from sparks and flames.
CHAIN LUBRICANT
Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation
reduces friction between the chain and the guide
bar to a minimum and assures a longer service life.
• Use bar and chain oil of high quality for this
• Do not use used or reclaimed oil to avoid various
• Use ECHO bar and chain oil.
• Use bar and chain oil of the following grades:
Fuel tank cap
• When refueling, also refill chain oil.
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required amount of gasoline.
gasoline.
gasoline.
and remix.
IMPORTANT
• Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon
emissions.
Some states may require the use of automatic
fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage.
• Stored fuel ages.
Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in
thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel
stabilizer is added.
• Stored two-stroke fuel may separate.
Always shake fuel container thoroughly before
each use.
purpose.
oiler problems.
SAE No. 30 ....... in summer
SAE No. 10 ....... in winter or when cutting
resinous trees
CS-501P
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