Before Operation; Oil And Fuel - Maruyama MAG500 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Before operation

Oil and fuel

1. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames.
2. Always shut off the engine before refueling. Never remove the Earth Auger fuel tank cap while
the engine is running or immediately after stopping the engine.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・Gasoline contains gasses that can build up pressure inside a fuel tank.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・fuel can be sprayed on you when removing fuel tank cap.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・Remove fuel tank cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray.
3. Always open the fuel tank cap slowly to release any possible pressure inside the tank.
4. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling 10mm from the top of the tank.
5. Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully but firmly after refilling.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
7. Move the Earth Auger at least 3m (10ft.) away from the fueling location and fuel storage container
before starting the engine.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
・In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
・A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
・Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is cold.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
・Do not fill the fuel tank completely. Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 10mm
below the bottom of the filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows gasoline to expand.
・Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay away from an open flame with gasoline in an
approved container and keep it out of the reach of children.
・Do not mix fuel for more than two month use.
Recommended oil type
Only use a two-stroke engine oil formulated for use in high-performance, air-cooled two-stroke engines.
IMPORTANT: Do not use two-stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard motors. This type of
two-stroke engine oil does not have the additives for air-cooled two-stroke engines and can cause
engine damage.
Do not use automotive motor oil. This type of oil does not have the proper additives for air-cooled
two-stroke engines and can cause engine damage.
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WARNING
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DANGER
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