Filling The Fuel Tank; Starting The Engine - Shindaiwa AHS242 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Mixing Instructions
1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the
required amount of gasoline.
2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline.
3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gaso-
line.
4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, 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.

Filling the Fuel Tank

WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
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NEVER smoke or light fires near
the engine.
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ALWAYS stop the engine and
allow it to cool before refueling.
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ALWAYS Wipe all spilled fuel and
move at least 3 meters (10 feet)
from the fueling point and source
before starting.
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NEVER place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
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NEVER operate the engine
without the muffler and spark
arrester screen in place and in
good working condition.
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FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

Starting the Engine

Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, "I" for ON or START and "O" for OFF
or STOP.
The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit.
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operating position.
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After use
• DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can
occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel stor-
age 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 build-
ing, away from sparks and flames.
Stored fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel con-
tainer thoroughly before each use.
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ALWAYS store gasoline in
a container approved for
flammable liquids.
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ALWAYS inspect the unit for
fuel leaks before each use.
During each refill, check that
no fuel leaks from around
the fuel cap and/or fuel tank.
If fuel leaks are evident, stop
using the unit immediately.
Fuel leaks must be repaired
before using the unit.
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ALWAYS move the unit
at least 3 meters (10 feet)
away from a fuel storage
area or other readily flam-
mable materials before
starting the engine.
IMPORTANT!
NOTE:
IMPORTANT!
1. Place the unit on a flat, level sur-
face.
2. Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
CAUTION!
Slowly remove the fuel cap only
after stopping the engine.
3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the
tank with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and
tighten firmly.
5. Wipe away any spilled fuel before
starting engine.