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FUEL AND REFUELING SAFETY
Always handle fuel with care, it is highly
flammable.
Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale fuel vapours.
Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil comes in contact with the eyes, wash them
immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor immediately.
Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
MIXING THE FUEL
This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and requires pre-mixing of petrol and 2-stroke oil.
Pre-mix unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine oil in a clean container approved for petrol.
The engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol intended for automotive use with an octane
rating of 91 or higher.
Do not use Ethanol fuels or fuels containing Ethanol. The use of Ethanol fuels may void your
warranty.
Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol / oil from fuel service stations, this includes the premixed
petrol / oil intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
Use synthetic 2-stroke oil only. Do not use automotive oil or 2-stroke outboard oil.
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Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke oil into the petrol. This is a 50:1 ratio.
Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before fuelling.
Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period.
Synthetic 2-stroke oil containing a fuel stabilizer is recommended.
FILLING THE TANK
Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage.
Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.
Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten.
Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9m away from refuelling site before starting engine.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine during and after first use.
WARNING!
Always turn off engine before fuelling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot
engine. Move at least 9m from refuelling site before starting engine.
Do not smoke!
1 Litre + 20 ml =
2 40 ml =
3 60 ml = 50:1 (2%)
4 80 ml =
5 100 ml =
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