Filling up with fuel and oil
Warning!
Petrol is very flammable. Avoid smoking or causing any sparks or flames
near fuel. Make sure that you stop the motor and allow it to cool before refuelling
the machine. Select outdoor bare ground for fuelling and move at least 3m away
from the fuelling point before starting the motor.
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Only use oil that is expressly labelled for use with air-cooled 2-stroke engines. DO
NOT use BIA or TCW (2-stroke water-cooling type) mixed oil. The recommended
mixing ratio is PETROL 35: OIL 1.
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Use unleaded petrol with a minimum Octane number of 89. If you use petrol with
an Octane number lower than 89, there is a danger that the engine might
overheat and the piston seize.
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Poor quality petrol or oil may damage sealing rings, fuel lines or the fuel tank. Do
not use wasted or regenerated oil, it can damage the oil pump.
Caution:
To maximise the lifetime of the engine, avoid the following:
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Do not use raw petrol (without 2-stroke oil), it will severely damage the engine
very quickly. This damage will not be covered under warranty.
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Do not run the tank dry, as this will cause damage to the engine.
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Do not use oil meant for 4-stroke engines, it will cause spark plug fouling, exhaust
blocking and piston ring sticking.
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Do not use fuel mixtures that have been left standing for one month or more, they
can cause clogging of the carburettor.
Before storing the chainsaw for an extended period, empty the fuel tank, clean it then
run the motor to empty the carburettor.
Note:
Do not discard an unwanted fuel container with household waste. It must be
taken to an authorised repository site.
Mixing fuel (35:1 mixing ratio)
1. Measure out the quantities of petrol and oil to be mixed.
2. Put some of the petrol into a clean, approved fuel container.
3. Pour in all of the oil and mix well.
4. Pour in the rest of the petrol and again mix well (at least one minute).
5. It is very important to mix the two ingredients properly to prevent unnecessary
engine wear.
6. Make sure that the container is clearly labelled that it is “35:1 2-stroke” mixture.
Fuelling the chainsaw
ASSEMBLY (cont.)
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