Homelite UT10901B - Manual (Page 10)

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WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel
to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at
least 30 ft. (9 m) from refueling site before starting
the engine. DO NOT SMOKE! Failure to heed this
warning can result in possible personal injury.
FUEL AND REFUELING
HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks, if any are found, correct them
before using the saw to prevent fire or burn injury.
Always handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
Always refuel outdoors and do not inhale fuel vapors.
Do not let gasoline or oil come in contact with skin.
Keep gasoline and oil away from the eyes. If gasoline
or oil comes in contact with the eyes, wash them
1 Quart + .67 oz. =
2 Quart + 1.35 oz. =
3 Quart + 2.0 oz. =
4 Quart + 2.7 oz. =
5 Quart + 3.38 oz. =
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50:1
FILLING THE TANK
See Figure 6.
Refer to “Specific Safety Rules – Refueling” earlier in this
manual for additional safety information.
1. Clean the surface around fuel cap to prevent contam-
ination.
2. Loosen the fuel cap slowly.
3. Carefully pour the fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid
spillage.
4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the
gasket.
5. Immediately replace the fuel cap and hand tighten.
Wipe up any fuel spillage.
Note: It is normal for the engine to emit smoke during
and after the first use.
ROTATIONAL
KICKBACK
Fig. 5
KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS
See Figures 4 and 5.
Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain con-
tacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of the guide
bar. The result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which
kicks the guide bar up and back towards the operator. This
reaction can cause loss of control which can result in
serious injury.
KICKBACK DANGER
ZONE
Fig. 4
OPERATION
GAS
OIL OIL
50:1
FUEL MIX
GAS
OIL OIL
50:1
FUEL MIX
immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present,
see a doctor immediately.
Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
MIXING THE FUEL
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and
requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix
unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean
container approved for gasoline.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline
intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87
([R + M] / 2) or higher.
Do not use any type of pre-mixed gasoline/oil from fuel
service stations, this includes the pre-mixed gasoline/oil
intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
Use a high quality 2-cycle self-mixing oil for air-cooled
engines. Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle outboard
oil.
Mix 2% oil into the gasoline. This is a 50:1 ratio.
Mix the fuel thoroughly and each time before fueling.
Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than
usable in a 30-day period. A 2-cycle oil containing a fuel
stabilizer is recommended.