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MS 240
English
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Examples
N
Use a canister approved for storing
fuel. Pour oil into canister first, then
add gasoline and mix thoroughly.
Storing Fuel
Store fuel only in approved safety-type
fuel canisters in a dry, cool and safe
location protected from light and the sun.
Fuel mix ages
– only mix sufficient fuel
for a few weeks work. Do not store fuel
mix for longer than 3 months. Exposure
to light, the sun, low or high
temperatures can quickly make the fuel
mix unusable.
N
Thoroughly shake the mixture in the
canister before fueling your
machine.
N
Clean the fuel tank and canister
from time to time.
Dispose of remaining fuel and cleaning
fluid properly in accordance with local
regulations and environmental
requirements.
Preparing the machine
N
Before fueling, clean the cap and
the area around it to ensure that no
dirt falls into the fuel tank
N
Always position the machine so that
the cap is facing upwards
Opening
N
Swing the grip to the upright
position.
N
Rotate the cap about 1/4 turn
counterclockwise.
N
Remove the cap.
Fueling
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank.
STIHL recommends you use the STIHL
filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory).
N
Fill up with fuel.
Gasoline
STIHL engine oil 50:1
Liters
Liters (ml)
1
0.02 (20)
5
0.10 (100)
10
0.20 (200)
15
0.30 (300)
20
0.40 (400)
25
0.50 (500)
Other brand-name two-stroke
engine oils: 25 parts gasoline to 1
part oil
Pressure may build up in the
canister – open it carefully.
Fueling
001BA229 KN
001BA218 KN
001BA219 KN
001BA224 KN
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