Stanley SXPG42603, Manual

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WARNING.
Do not allow familiarity with
this product to make you careless. Remember that a
careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict
serious injury.
WARNING.
Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with Australian Standards,
along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could
result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
WARNING.
Operation of this equipment could
create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be replaced. The operator should
contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations
relating to fire prevention requirements.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL
NOTE:
1. Attempting to start the engine before it has been properly
filled with oil will result in equipment failure.
2. Engine oil has a major influence on engine performance
and service life. This unit is shipped without engine oil.
3. Always use a good quality 4-stroke engine oil. SAE 30,
10W-30, or 10W-40 are all acceptable oils to use
in this product. Non-detergent or 2-stroke engine oil will
damage the engine and should not be used.
4. Check oil levels before each use.
TO ADD ENGINE OIL: INITIAL USE
1. Remove the cap from the empty lubricant bottle provided.
2. Pour 60ml 4-stroke engine oil into lubricant bottle with
funnel.
3. Unscrew the oil cap from the engine and remove.
4. Pour the 60 ml lubricant oil into oil fill hole. Replace and
tighten the oil cap.
TO CHECK ENGINE LEVEL BEFORE EACH
USE
1. Set blower on a flat level surface.
2. Unscrew the oil cap and remove.
3. Lubricant level should fall within the top of oil fill hole (the
top of screw thread).
OPERATION
Fig. 3
4. If level is low, add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises
to the top of oil fill hole (the top of screw thread) and does
not overfill, Fig.3.
5. Replace and tighten the oil cap.
NOTE:
Do not overfill. Overfilling the crankcase may cause
excessive smoke, oil loss, and engine damage.
FUELLING AND REFUELLING THE BLOWER
WARNING.
Petrol and its vapours are highly
flammable and explosive. To prevent serious personal
injury and property damage, handle it with care.
Keep away from ignition sources and open flames, handle
outdoors only, do not smoke and wipe up spills immediately.
Always shut off engine before fuelling.
Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move
at least 9 metres. from refuelling site before starting engine. Do
not smoke and stay away from open flames and sparks. Never
operate the unit without the fuel cap securely. Failure to safely
handle fuel could result in serious personal injury.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap by turning counterclockwise.
Rest the cap on a clean surface.
2. Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
3. Immediately replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it
clockwise.
4. Wipe up any spilled fuel.