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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 con-
tainer. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building,
away from sparks and ames.
IMPORTANT!
Stored fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel con-
tainer thoroughly before each use.
Mixing Instructions
1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the re-
quired amount of gasoline.
2. Add the proper amount of engine 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 emis-
sions. Some states may require the use of automatic
fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage.
After use
• DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can
occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage
container.
Place the blower on a at, level 1.
surface.
Clear any dirt or other debris from 2.
around the fuel ller cap.
Filling the Fuel Tank
CAUTION!
Slowly remove the fuel cap only
after stopping the engine.
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
NEVER ■ smoke or light res near
the engine.
ALWAYS
■ stop the engine and
allow it to cool before refueling.
ALWAYS
■ Wipe all spilled fuel
and move at least 3 meters (10
feet) from the fueling point and
source before starting.
NEVER
■ place ammable material
close to the engine mufer.
NEVER
■ operate the engine
without the mufer and spark
arrester screen in place and in
good working condition.
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. ■
ALWAYS ■ store gasoline in
a container approved for
ammable liquids.
ALWAYS ■ inspect the unit
for fuel leaks before each
use. During each rell,
check that no fuel leaks
from around the fuel cap
and/or fuel tank.
If fuel leaks are evident,
stop using the unit imme-
diately. Fuel leaks must be
repaired before using the
unit.
ALWAYS ■ move the unit
at least 3 meters (10 feet)
away from a fuel storage
area or other readily am-
mable materials before
starting
the engine.
Remove the fuel cap, and ll the 3.
tank with clean, fresh fuel.
Reinstall the fuel ller cap and 4.
tighten rmly.
Wipe away any spilled fuel before 5.
starting the blower.
