Pre-Operation; Fuel - Echo Power Pruner PPT-2400 Operator's Manual

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Fuel Requirements --
Petrol - Fuel is a mixture of regular grade petrol and an air-cooled
2-stroke engine oil of reputable brand name. Minimum 89 Octane
unleaded petrol is recommended. Do not use fuel containing methyl
alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl alcohol.
Two Stroke oil - Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-
L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC/FD grade and ECHO
Premium 50 : 1 oil.
Handling Fuel
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 or RUNNING!
• DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors
over bare ground.
• DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Wipe up spills immediately.
• Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refu-
eling.
• Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or
operate unit until leakage is repaired.
• Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. It is not premitted to fill fuel
above the shoulder level of fuel tank. (Shoulder level)
• Move at least 3 m from refuelling location before starting
the engine.
Mixing Instructions
1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of
gasoline.
2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline.
3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline.
4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix.
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 gov-
ernment 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.
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ImPoRTANT
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.
ImPoRTANT
Stored two-stroke fuel may separate.
ALWAYS shake fuel container thor-
oughly before each use.
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