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WARNING:
Operation of this equipment may create sparks
that can start fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required. The opera-
tor should contact local fire agencies for
laws or regulations relating to fire prevention
requirements.
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! Stay away
from open flames or sparks. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal 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.
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 lubricant.
Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine
lubricant in a clean container approved for gaso-
line. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in
a 30-day period.
Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to
operate on unleaded gasoline intended for auto-
motive use.
NOTE: We recommend you use Homelite premium
2-cycle lubricant, PowerCare 2-cycle lubricant
(6.4 oz. or 16 oz.), or an equivalent high-quality
synthetic 2-cycle lubricant in this product. Mix at
2.6 oz. per gallon (US).
Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard
lubricant.
OXYGENATED FUELS
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel (or fuel containing
greater than 10% ethanol) in this product. It
is a violation of federal law and will damage
the unit and void your warranty.
Fuel system damage or performance problems
resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel con-
taining more than the percentage of oxygenates
stated below
are not covered under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume (commonly referred to as E10) is accept-
able.
E15 and E85 are not.
OPERATION
HIGH QUALITY 2-CYCLE
ENGINE LUBRICANT
GASOLINE
LUBRICANT
1.0 gal. (US) (3.8 liter)
2.6 oz. (76 ml)
2.5 gal. (US) (9.5 liter)
6.4 oz. (189 ml)
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