Before Operation
Oil and Fuel
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• In certain conditions gasoline is extreme
ly flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• A fire or explosion from gasoline can
burn you, others, and cause property
damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Use a funnel. and fill the fuel tank out
doors, in an open area, when the engine
is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the
level is 1/4" to 1/2" (6 mm to 13 mm)
below the bottom of the filler neck. This
empty space in the tank allows gasoline
to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline,
and stay away from an open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by
a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
• Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
1 . Do not smoke near fuel.
2.
Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are
no sparks or flames.
3.
Always shut off the engine before refueling.
Never remove the fuel tank cap while the engine is
running or just right after stopping the engine.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Gasoline contains gasses that can build
up pressure inside a gas tank.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Fuel can be spray e d on you when
removing gas cap.
HOW TO AVOID TIIE HAZARD
• Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury
from fuel spray.
4.
Always open the fuel tank cap slowly to release
any possible overpressure inside the tank.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling 1/4-1/2
inch (6 mm-13 mm) from the top of the tank.
Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully but firmly after
refilling.
Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the
engme.
Move the Hedge 'llimmer at least 10 feet (3 m)
away from the fueling location before starting
the engine.
10 feet (3 m) Minimum
•
a
D
[J
D
0
-11-
