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Keep petrol and oil away from eyes. If petrol or oil
comes in contact with eyes, wash them immediately
with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a
doctor immediately.
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Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
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Always transport and store fuel in a container
approved for petroleum.
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Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
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Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid
spillage.
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Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the
gasket.
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Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe
up any fuel spillage. Move 9m away from refuelling
site before starting engine.
WARNING
Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct
them before using the tool to prevent fire or
burn injury.
WARNING
Always shut off the engine before fueling.
Never add fuel to a machine with a running
or hot engine. Move at least 9m from refueling
site before starting engine. Do not smoke!
WARNING
A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be
replaced immediately.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed
or poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust
fumes can kill.
STORING THE PRODUCT
Storing the product differs depending on the amount of
time it will be in storage.
To Store the Product Short Term
Follow these steps to store the product short term.
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Clean all foreign material from the product.
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Store the product in a well-ventilated place that is
inaccessible to children.
To Store the Product Long Term
If you do not intend to use the product for more than one
month, follow the storage procedures below.
Follow these steps to store the product long term.
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Drain all of the fuel from the tank into a container
approved for petroleum.
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Run the engine until it stops.
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Clean all foreign material from the product.
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Store the product in a well-ventilated place that is
inaccessible to children.
NOTE:
Keep the product away from corrosive agents
such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
IMPORTANT:
Abide by all local regulations for the safe
storage and handling of petrol.
TO STOP THE PRODUCT IN THE CASE OF
EMERGENCY, PRESS THE ON / OFF SWITCH TO
OFF. THIS SWITCH IS LOCATED NEAR THE
DESIGNATED RIGHT HAND POSITION ON THE REAR
HANDLE.
If blades do become jammed, stop the engine, allow the
blades to stop, remove the spark plug lead and remove
the obstruction or blockage.
