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CAUTION
Never use any type of gasoline contain-
ing more than 10% alcohol by volume!
Some types of gasoline contain alcohol
as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gaso-
line may cause increased operating
temperatures. Under certain condi-
tions, alcohol-based gasoline may also
reduce the lubricating qualities of some
2-cycle mixing oils.
Generic oils and some outboard
oils may not be intended for use in
high-performance 2-cycle engines,
and should never be used in your
Shindaiwa engine.
Mixing fuel
Filling the fuel tank
CAUTION
This engine is designed to operate on
a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded
gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD
class 2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of
non-approved mixing oils can lead to
excessive carbon deposits.
Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline
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with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
Mix all fuel with a 2-cycle air-cooled
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mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-
EGD and/or JASO FD classified oils at
50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
Gasoline
2-cycle mixing oil
liters
milliliters
2.5 - L
50 mL
5 - L
100 mL
10 - L
200 mL
20 - L
400 mL
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than 30
days and
oil with fuel stabilizer is not
used, it should first be treated with a fuel
stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
Oil is a registered JASO FD classi-
fied oil and also meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD
performance requirements. Shindaiwa One is
recommended for use in all Shindaiwa low emis-
sions engines. Shindaiwa One also includes a
fuel stabilizer.
NEVER
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smoke or light fires near the
engine.
ALWAYS
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stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling.
ALWAYS
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Wipe all spilled fuel and
move at least 3 meters (10 feet)
from the fueling point and source
before starting.
NEVER
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place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
NEVER
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operate the engine with-
out the muffler and spark arrester
screen in place and in good work-
ing condition.
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
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ALWAYS
■
store gasoline in a con-
tainer approved for flammable
liquids.
ALWAYS
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inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During each
refill, check that no fuel leaks from
around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank.
If fuel leaks are evident, stop using
the unit immediately. Fuel leaks must
be repaired before using the unit.
ALWAYS
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move the unit at least 3
meters (10 feet) away from a fuel
storage area or other readily flam
-
mable materials before starting
the engine.
Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
1.
Clear any dirt or other debris from
2.
around the fuel filler cap.
Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
3.
with clean, fresh fuel.
Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten
4.
firmly.
Wipe away any spilled fuel before start-
5.
ing engine.
CAUTION!
Slowly remove the fuel cap only after
stopping the engine
CAUTION!
Mix and pour fuel outdoors where there
are no sparks and flames.
