Handling fuel, Danger – Echo SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER HCA-265 User Manual

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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 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.

IMPORTANT

Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel

than you expect to use in thirty (30)

days, ninety (90) days when a fuel sta-

bilizer is added.

IMPORTANT

Stored two-stroke fuel may separate.

ALWAYS shake fuel container thor-

oughly before each use.

IMPORTANT

Echo premium Power Blend X

TM

Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be

mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the

past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.

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.

• Move at least 3m (10 ft.) from refueling 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.

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.

Two stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC/FD Standards must

be used. Echo brand premium Power Blend X

TM

Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to

inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC/FD certified oil, such as

Echo premium Power Blend X

TM

, will void the two-stroke engine warranty.

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