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Handling Fuel
dANGeR
Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result.
• Use an approved fuel container.
• DO NOT smoke near fuel.
• DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel.
• Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize.
• NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING!
• DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground.
• DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Wipe up spills immediately.
• Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling.
• Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired.
• Move at least 3m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine.
Mixing Instructions
1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline.
2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline.
3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline.
4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix.
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline -
Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to
10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood alcohol)
is
NOT
approved.
2 Stroke Mixture Oil
- A 2-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD standards
must be used. Shindaiwa One
TM
2-Stroke Oil is strongly recommended as it meets this standard and is specifically
formulated for use in all Shindaiwa 2-stroke engines. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to
use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD certified oil will void the engine warranty.
For increased engine protection, Shindaiwa recommends using Shindaiwa Red Armor
TM
engine oil to protect the engine
from harmful carbon build up, maintain engine performance, and increase engine life. Shindaiwa Red Armor
TM
engine
oil exceeds ISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O. M345/FD performance requirements.
IMPORTANT
Shindaiwa One
TM
2-Stroke oil or Red Armor
TM
engine oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Shin-
daiwa engines sold in the past, regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.
IMPORTANT
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabi-
lizer is added. Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or stale fuel, may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe
engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Long Term Storage section of this
manual.
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