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9.3. Refuelling
When petrol UK (gas in USA) in the machine is running low, it must be refuelled. The use of fresh
petrol UK (gas in USA) is recommended at all times. It is best to use petrol UK (gas in USA) E5 or
octane 95.
Warning:
Under certain conditions, petrol UK (gas in USA) is extremely flam-
mable and highly explosive. Fires and petrol UK (gas in USA) explosions can
inflict severe burns and cause damage to personal property. As a result, please
observe the following points:
• Never refuel with the engine running. Always allow the engine to cool off for several minutes
prior to fuelling.
• Use fresh petrol UK (gas in USA) only. ELIET is environmentally conscious and, as such,
recommends using unleaded petrol UK (gas in USA). Additives may be used for extended fuel
freshness.
• Store the petrol UK (gas in USA) in an approved tank. Keep out of reach of children.
• Never refuel at the location where the machine is later to be operated Keep a distance of at
least 10 m (30ft) from the selected work area. This is to avoid creating a fire hazard.
• Never refuel in a closed area.
• Clean off the area around the cap of the fuel tank and remove it. Do not fill the tank completely.
Fill up to approximately 10 millimetres (1/2”) from the brim. In other words, never fill it to the
brim.
• Always use a funnel or a spout for refuelling. Special funnels are available from your ELIET
dealer.
• Put the cap back on the tank as quickly as possible. If any petrol UK (gas in USA) is spilled while
refilling, then the engine should be immediately cleaned.
• Also make sure that clothing does not come in contact with the petrol UK (gas in USA). Should
this occur, the clothing must be changed immediately.
• It is irresponsible and therefore strictly prohibited to refill the tank in the vicinity of smokers or
near naked flames.
• If fuel is swallowed or comes in contact with the eyes, consult a doctor immediately.
Warning:
It is forbidden to smoke when refuelling.
