Homelite UT10548 - Manual (Page 12)

Page 12 — English
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing and head protection. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
product. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed
below:

Basic limbing, felling, and bucking
 Removing buttress roots
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add
fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine.
Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before
starting the engine. DO NOT SMOKE and stay
away from open flames or sparks. Failure to
safely handle fuel could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
FUEL AND REFUELING
HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap is a fire
hazard and must be replaced immediately. If you
find any leaks, correct the problem before using
the product. Failure to do so could result in a fire
that could cause serious personal injury.
OPERATION
 Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-
mable.
 Always refuel outdoors and do not inhale fuel
vapors.
 Do not let gasoline or lubricant come in contact
with skin.
 Keep gasoline and lubricant away from the eyes.
If gasoline or lubricant comes in contact with
the eyes, wash them immediately with clean
water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor
immediately.
 Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Refer to Refueling in the Specific Safety Rules
section of this manual for additional safety infor-
mation.
MIXING THE FUEL
 This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and
requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubri-
cant. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle
engine lubricant 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/lubri-
cant from fuel service stations, this includes the
pre-mixed gasoline/lubricant intended for use
in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
 Use a high quality 2-cycle self-mixing lubricant
for air-cooled engines. Do not use automotive
lubricant or 2-cycle outboard lubricant.
 Mix 2% lubricant 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
lubricant containing a fuel stabilizer is recom-
mended.
PREMIUM EXACT MIX™ (50:1)
GASOLINE LUBRICANT
1 Gallon (US) 2.6 oz.
1 Liter 20 cc (20 ml)